The Perception, Cognition, & Development Lab led by Dr. Sami Yousif, is seeking undergrad research assistants for Spring 2026 (and beyond). The lab studies spatial cognition in adults and children. At the moment, we are recruiting research assistants specifically to work with children in the local COSI museum.
Required Semester Commitment: No strict requirement, but preference may be given to students who have the potential to work for multiple semesters.
Required hours per week in lab per semester: 6-10, depending on one’s goals.
If you are interested in joining the team, please email the lab manager, Ellie Wintrich (wintrich.8@osu.edu). In the email, please state:
- (1) When you expect to graduate
- (2) What your current or intended major(s) is/are
- (3) Why you are interested in joining this lab in particular
- (4) What you are hoping to gain from an in-depth research experience
You may also provide any other information you believe to be relevant to the position. In considering this position, it may be helpful to first explore our lab website.
Participants are expected to begin working in the lab by mid-January.
Each month, the OSU COM admissions office hosts an open Q&A session (kind of like office hours) for those who are applying or interested in applying to the MD program. These hour-long, virtual sessions don’t have a formal presentation – they are designed to allow candidates to pop in and out to get any questions they have answered.
View the upcoming dates and sign up to attend!
You will be contacted within one week of the Q&A session with instructions to join the Zoom meeting.
Buckeye Pen Pals is an initiative designed to connect current OSU students with alumni and give them resources to build meaningful relationships. These connections aim to pair students with alumni in similar career fields. For students, this program provides a mentor that can help students polish resumes, find internships, and gain general career advice. For mentors, the program offers a unique way to mentor and support students who are pursuing a similar career path all while maintaining a connection with their Alma Mater.
Student Testimonials:
"I got to network with an alum and we actually met in person once when he came for homecoming!"
"My pen pal became my mentor! She connected me to so many people in the field that I'm interested in and talked a lot about career development. Overall, I had a wonderful partnership with my pen pal and would recommend the program!"
"I thought it was really nice. I met with an alum who is in my field and we met each week online to just chat. It was low key and basically it can be whatever you want to make out of it."
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Luke Parker at parker.1799@buckeyemail.osu.edu!
Have you thought about a service year? Growth opportunity for graduating seniors! When you serve, you become a positive force in the lives of children.
Hands of Hope AmeriCorps Members provide direct care and supervision to children ages infant to age 6 in foster care in the Casa de Esperanza Neighborhood during a 12-month service year program. They work collaboratively with AmeriCorps Members and other professionals in the home to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.
Service members will:
- Care for children who need a safe, stable, loving home
- Work as part of a close-knit team
- $23,800 annual living allowance, paid bi-weekly
- Fully furnished housing in a private, gated community (free!)
- Lifelong connections with others who are service-minded
- All majors welcome! Great for social justice, social work, pre-med, psych, education
Learn more through their website
Questions? Contact Darean Talmadge: dtalmadge@casahope.org
Posted: 10.7.25
Seeking Applications for Post-Bac Researcher for Community-Driven Research with Genetic and Neurodevelopmental Themes
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, in collaboration with Children’s National Hospital and University of Colorado Anschutz, is seeking applications from aspiring researchers who are committed to cutting-edge community-driven participatory research and clinical genetics.
Research areas will include:
- Youth and young adults with genetic variations and related neurocognitive and broader health challenges
- Community-driven research with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Mixed methods research techniques
Our position offers an intensive research experience with multiple publication opportunities for candidates who plan to pursue degrees in psychology, medicine, or related fields. You'll collaborate closely with Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD (Cardiologist), John Strang, PsyD (Neuropsychologist), and a multidisciplinary faculty team who will provide oversight and mentorship for your career goals. This will be a unique cross-disciplinary training experience for an early career researcher who will have broad access to medical and behavioral health expertise. A bachelor’s degree is required. A strong background in psychology, biology, health sciences, and/or statistics is preferred.
Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Position start date: January 1, 2026
To apply, please submit a CV that includes your GPA and a cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position to Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD: cvaorta@uth.tmc.edu
This position is in Houston, TX.
Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC is hiring a Full-Time Research Specialist Position in the Health Behavior and Cancer Prevention Lab of Dr. Kenneth Tercyak.
Consider joining our team to contribute to behavioral/preventive medicine and clinical public health research, and community-based outreach and engagement projects in cancer control and prevention. We study lifestyle-based cancer risk management, behavior change, and psychosocial aspects of cancer in families.
Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is hiring a full-time, entry-level Research Specialist in Spring of 2026--offering a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in furthering your career as a public health professional, develop your skills, or help prepare for graduate or medical school, then apply to become part of our team.
Research Specialist Job Duties Include:
- Assist in behavioral and clinical public health studies and outreach programming.
- Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, consent, and follow-up.
- Conduct data collection, including surveys, interviews, and other assessments.
- Manage research databases and maintain accurate, confidential records of data.
- Contribute to data visualization, reporting, and the preparation of manuscripts and scholarly products.
- Support training and mentorship of student research assistants.
Successful applicants will gain experience with applied, clinical, and community health and behavior projects focused on cancer control and prevention; contribute to research presentations and publications; collaborate with health professionals from multiple disciplines; enhance and build skills for career acceleration and/or advanced study in public health, medicine, or health psychology.
Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (required) with interest in and/or prior experience with clinical research, patient-reported outcomes, and data analysis. Two-year minimum commitment expected. Knowledge of and experience in working with IRBs; REDCap database and statistical software (SPSS); coursework in premedical, public health, and/or behavioral and social sciences.
About Us: Please visit us online and you may wish to review the full-time staff benefits for more information.
How to Apply: Complete the online interest form (PDFs of a cover letter and a resume are required). Please note: you will need to sign-in to the form with a Google/Gmail account.
Posted 11.24.25
I am writing on behalf of Dr. Meghan Butryn at Drexel University. Dr. Butryn is hiring a full-time research coordinator to begin in the summer of 2026 to assist with two NIH-funded clinical trials investigating interventions related to 1) dietary intake for cancer prevention, and 2) uptake of evidence-based treatments for obesity. This position will provide high quality research training for recent college graduates wishing to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or a related field. Detailed job description
Interested applicants should apply using this link. The application deadline is January 31, 2026.
Any questions about this position can be directed to me at hs988@drexel.edu.
Wexner Medical Center College Volunteers
When and how you can apply
Here are important dates and guidelines for our updated application process:
- Monday, December 1 at 10 am – Application opens for Autumn Semester volunteering
- Name one of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s values. Share an example of a time when you demonstrated this value. The example could be from a school, work, volunteer or community activity.
- Monday, December 8 at 4 pm – Application closes for the semester of volunteering
- Eligible applicants will be randomly assigned to scheduling groups, which means order of submission does NOT impact your chance of matching with a volunteer opportunity.
Prepare to Apply – Essay Questions
This semester’s application includes a short essay. We suggest you prepare your answer to the essay prompt in a Word document so you can easily copy and paste your response into your application and avoid getting timed out of the system. Here is the essay prompt:
The Student Wellness Center will begin our Autumn 2025 Coaching Services on Tuesday September 2nd! We know the semester can present a number of challenges for students and our services are designed to support student success. As a reminder, we house 4 peer coaching programs each with a different goal:
- Scarlet and Gray Financial Coaching - For students looking for support on financial education and behaviors. Common topics include budgeting, baking, credit and credit cards, saving for purchases and emergencies, investing and retirement, and financial insecurity.
- Nutrition Coaching - Helps students explore their eating habits, find balance, and meet their nutrition needs through personalized education and collaborative goal setting.
- Wellness Coaching - Supports students with identifying opportunities for improving their holistic wellness in all dimensions. Commons areas of support include relationships, academics, stress, transitions, and balance in different settings.
- BASICS/CASICS - These programs are offered for all Ohio State students who may want to explore their alcohol and drug use, but the goal of the program is to reduce risky behaviors and harmful consequences of alcohol or cannabis abuse.
Our services are offered Monday-Friday during SWC business hours - appointments are 45-minutes long and students can see a coach within 48-hours. We are also excited to be sharing space in the Buckeye Commons with opportunities for drop-in coaching - information will be shared soon! Students can get connected with appointments on the SWC website.