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8 Entry Level Jobs for Psychology Students to Look for on Handshake

Learn about common entry level jobs for psychology students and how to find them on Handshake.

If you've majored in psychology, you may be wondering what your options are for an entry level job. The good news is, psychology students are well suited for a variety of career paths. Here are descriptions of common entry level jobs for psychology students and tips for finding these types of jobs on Handshake.

Case manager

Case managers for social or human services organizations help others improve their well-being through support, advice and counseling.

What does a case manager do?

A case manager’s responsibilities may include:

• Assessing clients’ needs
• Connecting clients with services including health, employment, and legal
• Scheduling and accompanying clients to appointments
• Managing case reports and files
• Meeting regularly with clients to monitor their progress
• Providing guidance and counsel to clients

Human resources assistant

Human resources (HR) assistants help with hiring, as well as looking after the health, well-being, and satisfaction of an organization’s employees.

What does an HR assistant do?

An HR assistant’s responsibilities may include:

• Recruiting, screening, and interviewing job candidates
• Onboarding new employees
• Overseeing employee benefits
• Managing employee records
• Addressing employee complaints and violations
• Working with managers on feedback and reviews

Marketing researcher/analyst

Marketing researchers or analysts conduct research, analyze data and report on an organization’s audience/consumers, competitors, industry, and marketing efforts.

What does a marketing researcher or analyst do?

A marketing researcher or analyst’s responsibilities may include:

• Collecting and analyzing data about consumers, competitors, industry, and more
• Creating reports to present data findings
• Developing research proposals
• Conducting research
• Measuring and reporting on marketing campaign performance

Career counselor

Career counselors help people at all stages of the career search process learn about different career options and which path may be right for them.

What does a career counselor do?

A career counselor’s responsibilities may include:

• Determining clients’ strengths and skills
• Identifying schools or programs for different career paths
• Advising students on financial aid options
• Helping clients with interviews, resumes, and cover letters
• Connecting clients with job search resources

Research assistant

Research assistants support a variety of tasks related to research studies under the supervision of senior research staff.

What does a research assistant do?

A research assistant’s responsibilities may include:

• Conducting experiments and research
• Collecting, logging, and analyzing data
• Reporting on data and results
• Editing and producing research documents
• Maintaining lab equipment and supplies

Advertising associate

Advertising associates support a marketing or advertising team in planning, executing, and tracking the performance of ad campaigns and programs.

What does an advertising associate do?

An advertising associate’s responsibilities may include:

• Helping managers plan and implement ad campaigns
• Writing content for a variety of mediums
• Analyzing data to track ad performance
• Supporting the advertising team on projects
• Creating ad materials

Assistant school counselor

School counselors provide support and guidance for students at all education levels. You’ll likely need to pursue an advanced degree and meet certification guidelines depending on your state to move up and become a counselor.

What does an assistant school counselor do?

An assistant school counselor’s responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining student files
• Helping students add or transfer classes
• Scheduling counselor meetings for students, families, and teachers
• Assisting counselors during student meetings
• Writing meeting notes and reports

Probation officer

A probation officer supervises and counsels those who have been convicted of a crime and released on probation without serving time. To become a parole officer, supervising those released from incarceration, there are often additional requirements including an advanced degree, attending a parole officer academy, background checks, and other exams.

What does a probation officer do?

An probation officer’s responsibilities may include:

• Conducting investigations and interviews
• Supervising offenders to ensure compliance with probation terms
• Counseling offenders and connecting them social services
• Preparing reports, with recommendations, for the court
• Appearing in court to present reports, make recommendations and answer questions

What are the best entry level psychology jobs?

That depends on your interests and skills. The best entry level psychology job for you is one that allows you to use your strengths to reach your career goals.

If you love working with data and answering hypotheses, you may like being a research assistant or marketing analyst. However, if you prefer working directly with and helping others, you may enjoy being a career counselor or case manager.

How to find entry level psychology jobs on Handshake

Follow these steps to find the right entry level psychology job for you on Handshake:

• Add the types of roles that you want to pursue to the job preferences section of your profile.
• Get the latest job and employer event alerts by downloading the Handshake app from the App Store or Google Play .
• Save jobs you want to apply for. That way you’ll receive important notifications, and your recommendations will surface similar entry level psychology roles.
• You can also save your job searches . You’ll be notified when employers post new entry level psychology jobs that match your criteria.
• Follow employers you like , so you’re the first to know when they post new entry level psychology jobs or virtual recruiting events.

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See below for current listings of internships, paid jobs, research, and professional development opportunities. The lists below are not exhaustive. Be be sure to make use of other resources like Linkedin ® and see our listing of Other Job Boards.

The Early Social Development Lab at the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychology is seeking to hire a Research Specialist to assist with the management of a cross-cultural study (in U.S. and India) of the development and socialization of gratitude among preschool- and early-school-age… read more about this opportunity  »

The CARE Lab is looking to hire a Lab Coordinator for the fall semester at the University of Notre Dame. The CARE Lab conducts research on how contextual influences (i.e., family, school, and neighborhoods) and individual genetic influences jointly impact the development of youths’ resilience… read more about this opportunity  »

This role will be based in Connecticut, with frequent travel throughout the state. The Research Coordinator will report to the Senior Project Manager – ECE State Partnership and shall provide on-the-ground coordination, implementation, and research support. The Research Coordinator will work… read more about this opportunity  »

The Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Communication Science (“AI4CommSci”) Lab at MGH Institute of Health Professions seeks a student research assistant with a strong background in computer science, experience in web development, and an interest in contributing to open-source… read more about this opportunity  »

The Gaab Lab research focuses on typical and atypical reading development within the lifespan of a child.  We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support our team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Responsibilitied: Collects magnetic resonance imaging data in… read more about this opportunity  »

The Heart-2-Heart Study is a newly funded research study to better understand how communication patterns with romantic partners are related to emotions and behavior in daily life, and how this may increase or decrease risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors over time. The Research Project… read more about this opportunity  »

The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory , in the College of the Liberal Arts  at the Pennsylvania State University, headed by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar, is seeking a full-time Human… read more about this opportunity  »

The Institute for Medical Research, a nonprofit organization that conducts cutting edge research for the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is seeking to hire  Data Technician I - Time Limited . This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who may be taking time… read more about this opportunity  »

The Institute for Medical Research, a nonprofit organization that conducts cutting edge research for the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is seeking to hire a  Patient Recruitment Assistant I . This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with considerable… read more about this opportunity  »

The Data Collector serves as an outgoing and caring professional that collects data via in person and virtual interviews with parents as part of a randomized controlled trial of an intervention called Connect to Baby. The pilot program will be delivered remotely, via Zoom, in… read more about this opportunity  »

The Somneuro Lab (directed by Dr. Rebecca Spencer) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking a full-time Research Fellow for an NIH-funded study of brain development, sleep, and memory in early childhood. This project is in collaboration with Dr. Tracy Riggins (University of Maryland… read more about this opportunity  »

The Early Childhood Cognition Lab led by Dr. Tamar Kushnir is looking to hire volunteer undergraduate research assistants for the upcoming fall semester! Our lab studies the process by which children ages 3-11 learn through everyday experiences. Anyone curious to learn how developmental research… read more about this opportunity  »

The Mood and Cognition Program in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York, NY invites applications for a Research Data Associate (RDA) position. Our research involves clinical trials and investigations into the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia,… read more about this opportunity  »

The Children’s Learning Lab (CLL) is a highly supportive research group seeking a full-time Research Assistant (RA) to join our team. The RA will be a key member managing the day-to-day functioning of a NSF grant and reports directly to Dr. Bethany Rittle-Johnson, the Director of CLL and Professor… read more about this opportunity  »

The Infant Language and Perceptual Learning Lab at the University of Tennessee directed by Dr. Jessica Hay is looking for a highly organized and energetic person for a full-time position as a lab manager. The lab conducts research on language acquisition, including language input and outcome… read more about this opportunity  »

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Project Assistant. We are seeking an  English/Spanish bilingual  Project Assistant (PlayReadVIP Parent Coach) to work in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (PI: Alan Mendelsohn, MD). Our team… read more about this opportunity  »

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Specialist position in the … read more about this opportunity  »

The Computational Cognitive Development lab (PI: Daphna Buchsbaum) at Brown University is looking for a full time lab manager! The targeted start date is any time between now and the start of the fall semester. Please see the ad below for details, as well as our lab website for more information… read more about this opportunity  »

The Causality and Mind Lab (PI: Dave Sobel) is hiring a full-time laboratory manager. This individual will be responsible for all facets of research in the lab including: Developing and implementing study materials, helping in design of online and lab experiments, recruiting and testing research… read more about this opportunity  »

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in the Kids Socioemotional Development in Context Lab (… read more about this opportunity  »

The Biobehavioral Research Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry is currently conducting a longitudinal study to understand risk factors for the development of anxiety and other challenges in youth. This longitudinal project involves assessments from infancy through early adolescence on neural… read more about this opportunity  »

The Cognitive Development and Learning Lab at UC Berkeley, under the direction of Dr. Alison Gopnik, is now accepting applications for our 2024 summer internship program. Highly motivated undergraduates, graduating seniors, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Our lab broadly explores… read more about this opportunity  »

About this program This program is for recent college graduates considering graduate or professional school in healthcare and STEM fields. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located… read more about this opportunity  »

Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System Clinical Research Assistant II – Part Time PI: Dr. Karthik Raghunathan The Institute for Medical Research (IMR), an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is… read more about this opportunity  »

Position Summary: Meharry Medical College and the Vanderbilt Stress and Early Adversity (SEA) Lab are looking for a Research Assistant to work on a new collaborative study. The successful applicant will be appointed by Meharry but spend substantial time at the SEA Lab offices on… read more about this opportunity  »

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For Research Experience Seekers:

If you are looking for research positions in the field of psychology, then you have come to the right place! Below you will find a spreadsheet where researchers in the Department of Psychology and beyond advertise their most recent research position openings. Positions vary in their research topics, eligibility, compensation, and responsibilities. To find the perfect one for you, you can use the filter function in the spreadsheet. 

How to Use the Link: 

Click on the “Filter views” button

• “Create new filter view”
• Some popular filters include “Area”, “Compensation”, and “End Date for This Recruitment”

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• Once you have found the right position(s), you may directly contact the researcher(s) using the “Contact” information listed on the form.
• Sign up for the research position opening listserv ( psych-research-op [at] stanford.edu ( psych-research-op[at]stanford[dot]edu ) ) to receive notifications of new position openings. 
• We encourage everyone from any socio-demographic background to participate in and conduct research! For more information, please refer to the departmental Diversity Statement .
• Should I get involved in research? : A collection of interviews from current and former undergraduate/postgraduate/postdoctoral researchers, research staff, and faculty members about why early involvement in research is important.
• How to get involved in research? : A collection of tips and tricks for more successful research position applications.

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If you are a researcher hoping to advertise the position openings in your group, you can fill in the forms below. Your postings will be immediately available to interested research experience seekers. While the positions do not need to be in the Department of Psychology, please note that most research experience seekers are looking for research experience related to psychology and neuroscience (broadly defined).

• You are more than welcome to make multiple postings. 
• If you made a mistake in the posting, you can edit your response in the form using the link (a red box that says “Edit response”)  in the automatically generated email.
• Postings will be removed after the indicated “End Date for This Recruitment”, but please feel free to repost, if needed.

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• Please keep the application process equal and inclusive. For more information, please refer to the departmental Diversity Statement .
• Prompt replies to applicants are encouraged upon receiving their application and keeping applicants informed of the interview/lab visit schedules.

13 Best Part-Time Jobs for Psychology Students

Written by Nathan Brunner .

Last updated on April 15, 2024.

As the owner of a job board, I often work with recruiters looking to hire psychology students.

In my opinion, psychology students can also take advantage of these student jobs to make money on the side while gaining valuable experience for their future careers as clinical psychologists, human resources officers, or psychotherapists.

Let me show you in-demand jobs for psychology students. I ranked these jobs based on criteria like career advancement for psychology majors, average salary, and accessibility.

1. Part-Time Social Media Manager

• Salary: $15 per hour.
• Workload: 100% of positions are full-time.

Social media managers make money by representing companies on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

As a psychology student, you have all the skills required to become a great social media manager, such as data analysis, marketing skills, and critical thinking.

Requirements

• Usually required : Social media marketing experience.
• Preferred : A Bachelor’s degree in English literature, psychology, sociology, and communication studies.

2. Mental Health Technician

• Salary: $13 per hour.

Treating patients with behavioral disorders is a complicated task!

That’s why psychiatrists need the help of psychiatric technicians. These technicians record patient behavior and assist them in recreational activities. They provide hands-on care to patients diagnosed with mental illnesses.

Psychology students can land intern positions as mental health technicians. If you want to become a psychologist, it is a great way to get hands-on experience and learn more about mental illnesses.

• Usually required : High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred : At least 480 hours of college or university courses.
• Preferred : At least one year of relevant work experience.

3. Psychology Research Assistant

• Salary: $22 per hour.

Psychology research assistants are hired to help professors conduct surveys, gather statistics, enter data, and perform other clerical duties.

Psychology students who want to pursue an academic career can benefit from a research assistant position to:

• Gain psychology research know-how that is not taught in the classroom.
• Develop a mentoring relationship with a faculty member.
• Earn a letter of recommendation for graduate school.
• Preferred : A bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
• Preferred : Academic or work experience related to the field of research.

• Salary: $20 per hour.
• Workload: 92% of positions are full-time.

Psychology students get hired as tutors to teach both high school and college courses.

At the high school level, parents often hire psychology tutors to teach English and statistics. Whereas at the university level, they can tutor courses such as statistics, experimental psychology, physiological psychology, developmental psychology, etc.

• Preferred : Recent teaching experience.

5. Freelance Writer

• Average Salary: between $20 and $100 per 1,000 words.
• Workload: 65% of positions are full-time.

Writing is an art.

It is an art that relies on many psychological tricks. That’s why many psychology students get hired to write:

• Web content  (blog posts, product descriptions, web pages, etc.)
• Video and radio scripts (YouTube video scripts, podcast scripts)
• Emails  (marketing emails, newsletters)
• Press releases  (for small businesses and online companies)
• Magazine articles
• Newspaper articles
• A good grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• A portfolio that shows excellent writing and editing skills.

6. Babysitter

• Salary: $18 per hour.

Babysitters are responsible for the safety and well-being of children when their parents are away.

Sitters can also take on additional responsibilities (helping with homework, cooking, recreational activities, etc.).

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a background check
• Preferred : Childcare training and/or experience
• Preferred : Driver’s license (some parents want you to pick their kids up from school)
• Preferred : CPR and First Aid certification

7. Marketing Assistant

• Salary: $16 per hour.

Marketing professionals often rely on assistants to carry out support duties and more routine tasks.

The role of marketing assistants is to help with clerical, administrative, advertising, sales, distribution, and research duties.

Even though marketing is a distinct field from psychology, marketers use psychological principles to attract people to a product or a service. Furthermore, companies usually provide full training, so no specific experience is required.

• Preferred : Administration, sales, or marketing experience.
• Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

8. Teaching Assistant

• Salary: $12 per hour.
• Workload: 93% of positions are full-time.

Teaching assistants support the professor in charge of the classroom. They also assist students with homework, test preparation, and other academic duties.

Psychology students can be teaching assistants for any class they passed with flying colors.

• Required : In-depth knowledge of the subject.
• Preferred : A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Preferred : Previous experience as a tutor.

9. Delivery Driver

Even though driving jobs have little to do with psychology, it can be a great option to make money on the side.

As a delivery driver, you have the freedom to work outside your college schedule and the salary is very competitive compared to other student jobs.

• Required : Be 18 years of age or older.
• Required : Have a driver’s license (if you don’t want to make deliveries with your bike).

10. Campus Tour Guide

• Salary: $14 per hour.

If you are extroverted and energetic, this might be the best on-campus job out there.

As a campus tour guide, you promote your college to prospective students, visitors, and guests. Your job is to share your experience as a college student and highlight the academic benefits of your institution.

Qualifications

• Preferred : Excellent public speaking skills.
• Preferred : Customer service skills.

11. Pet Sitter

Pet sitters take care of pets while their owner is on vacation or traveling for business. They usually work at the pet owner’s home, but pets may also be at the provider’s home or at a pet-sitting business.

Even though most pet-sitting jobs involve dogs and cats, some pet sitters also take care of birds, fish, and reptiles.

• An extensive amount of hands-on experience with the animal in question.
• Preferred : pet first aid and CPR training.

12. Freelance Graphic Designer

• Salary: $19 per hour.

Graphic designers are hired to design logos, magazine covers, advertisements, and other communication materials. There are many graphic design jobs on websites like Fiverr, Upwork, and other freelance websites.

• A strong portfolio of logos, illustrations, or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)

13. Administrative Assistant

• Workload: 90% of positions are full-time.

Administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, prepare documents, update administrative databases, and support other staff.

Administrative assistants are employed in a lot of industries that might interest you as a psychology student. The idea is to choose a company you’d like to work for after you graduate and get connected to the business.

• Preferred:  At least one year of relevant work experience.

More Part-Time Jobs for Psychology Students

Many companies need to hire candidates who understand human behavior. In this article, you can find more jobs that fit the schedule of psychology majors:

• Best Part-Time Jobs for College Students

Psychology majors sometimes worry that the job market won’t recognize their psychology degree for what it’s worth. Do not worry, there are many options for psychology degree holders, I wish you the best of luck with your psychology career!

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Below, we've compiled several of the research and funding opportunities Harvard has to offer for undergrads over the summer. We've also included a few non-Harvard opportunities that Psychology students might be interested in!  

Psych Department Research Opportunities - Summer 2024  

Some Psychology department labs may have space for undergraduate summer research assistants. Please reach out directly to any labs you are interested in working with to ask about summer research opportunities.

Harvard-Wide Research Opportunities - Summer 2024  

• Structural Racism and Risk for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Black and Latine Youth
• Improving Human-Computer Interaction with Real-time Brain Signals
• Honoring Dignity: Learning from Narratives to Dismantle Shame and Mitigate Mental Health Discrimination in Healthcare
• Gender Differences in Addiction: The Emerging Epidemic in Women and Girls
• You Had to Do It That Way: Constraints on Marital, Sexual, and Reproductive Self-Determination among New York's Charedi Jews
• Summer Research Programmer in the Harvard Lab for Youth Mental Health - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.  The Harvard Lab for Youth Mental Health is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student studying psychology and/or computer science to develop an interactive web application (using RShiny) for a Relational Database used for real-time querying and analyzing data related to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of youth psychotherapies. We are seeking a candidate who can devote 10-15 hrs/week to this project for the summer. Programming proficiency in R (and/or Python) and fundamental knowledge about web application and database creation is required, and basic knowledge of applied statistics is preferred (but not required). Preference will be given to candidates who are able to continue working in the Lab during the 2024-25 academic year for system maintenance and improvement. 
• BLISS - Behavioral Laboratory in the Social Sciences – Deadline extended to Monday, February 26, 2024, 12:00 PM EST. This is a 10-week program that provides room, partial board, and a small stipend to work in a social science laboratory on an established project. This program is NOT meant for independent projects or thesis research. It IS a great way for students to try out working in a lab for the first time or to try out a new lab topic. Several labs are from the psychology department or work on related topics in other schools or departments.
• KRANIUM - Kempner Research in Artificial and Natural Intelligence for Undergraduates with Mentorship  –  Deadline is February 14, 2024: A 10-week summer program sponsored by the Kempner Institute as part of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV). Fellows will live in one of the Harvard College houses with other fellows in the Summer Undergraduate Research Village. As part of KRANIUM, fellows will participate in rich programming, including both social and academic activities, and become members of a vibrant intellectual and social summer community.
• PRIMO - Program for Research in Markets and Organizations – Deadline is February 14, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. A 10-week summer program that aims to build community and stimulate creativity among Harvard undergraduate researchers in business and related fields. To participate, you must apply and be selected to work in one of the research areas which span diverse topics (finance, organizational behavior, marketing, etc.), disciplines (Psychology, Economics, Sociology), as well as methods (quantitative or qualitative). Successful fellows will be placed with pre-designed faculty projects at Harvard Business School. PRIMO fellows are offered Harvard campus housing, a partial board plan, and modest research support.
• PRISE - Program for Research in Science and Engineering – Deadline is February 14, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. Provides Harvard College students conducting research in the sciences (including neuroscience) and engineering with housing, possible stipend, and earnings requirement. Do not need to have summer plans finalized by mid-Feb but must be in the process of finding a lab position.
• SHARP - Summer Humanities and Arts Research Program – Deadline is February 14, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. A 10-week immersive summer program that aims to build community and stimulate creativity among a small cohort of Harvard undergraduate researchers in the humanities and arts. SHARP fellows work on research projects with Harvard-affiliated faculty, researchers, and senior library and museum staff. Fellows live together in one of the Harvard College houses and participate in rich evening programming that includes both social and academic activities. To participate in SHARP, you must apply and be selected to work on one of the available SHARP research projects.
• SPUDS - Summer Program for Undergraduates in Data Science – Deadline is February 14, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. A 10-week summer program that aims provide a formative and substantive data science research experience and to promote community, creativity, and scholarship amongst Harvard College students. SPUDS will support Fellows who are interested in data science applications across the arts, humanities, sciences and more. Prospective fellows should seek a research collaboration with a Harvard faculty host, and apply to SPUDS directly through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. It is not necessary to have secured a research position by the SPUDS application deadline. Fellows will work with Harvard-affiliated researchers and live in one of the Harvard College houses with other fellows in the Summer Undergraduate Research Village.
• The Summer Program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology – Applications due February 16, 2024. The Summer Program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is hosting its program on campus this year! The program, intended for undergraduate students and recent grads that are underrepresented in graduate education, provides a unique opportunity to learn about the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research alongside Harvard faculty, researchers, and graduate students.
• SURGH - Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health Program – Deadline is February 4, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. SURGH offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to research critical issues in global health under the direction of a Harvard faculty or affiliate mentor. The program includes housing and a stipend.
• Herchel Smith Undergraduate Science Research Program   – Deadline is February 4, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. Supports undergraduates who are conducting a promising summer research project in mathematics, engineering, life, physical/natural or computer sciences. The project can be based anywhere in the world (including US), but must be affiliated with a university, lab or research enterprise and be highly substantive: at least 10-weeks in duration, full-time in commitment, and exhibiting some degree of autonomy and input by the applicant in its design and execution.
• McLean Mental Health Research Summer Program   –  Deadline is February 9, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.  MMHRSP is a 10-week neuroscience and clinical psychology research experience for individuals from underrepresented groups in mental health research careers. MMHRSP offers hands-on, mentored research at McLean Hospital -- Harvard Medical School’s primary psychiatric teaching hospital. MMHRSP aims to increase representation in mental health research and careers (including neuroscience, clinical psychology, and psychiatry) by providing paid research opportunities, committed long-term mentorship, academic networking, and community engagement.

Non-Harvard Opportunities - Summer 2024  

The American Psychological Association maintains a list of Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Internships ; check it out for additional non-Harvard summer research opportunities!  

• Summer Counselor Positions for the Summer Stars Program  - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. T he Summer Stars program is an evidence-based summer camp program that aims to serve children with and without externalizing behavior problems, including those with ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, as well as learning problems and other related behavior problems. The Summer Stars program will run from Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 2nd, 2024, with training from June 28th to July 5th, 2024. The hours for this position are 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Counselors will receive a salary of $2,700 for their service. Students who are currently studying Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field and have experience working with children or adolescents in settings such as summer camps, after-school programs, sports programs, daycare programs, and educational programs are encouraged to apply.
• Clinical Research Intern Positions in the Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital  - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.  The Massachusetts General Hospital Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation (DCBI) is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Intern (CRI) position for Summer 2024. The aim of the DCBI is to evaluate psychiatric and psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder, to learn more about the causes and general course of this disorder, and to investigate the pathophysiology of the condition with neuroimaging and other biological markers. Our clinic participates in large-scale, multi-site, NIMH, industry, and privately-sponsored initiatives.
• Summer Treatment Program with the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University -  Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.  The Center for Children and Families' Children's Summer Treatment Program (STP)   is an award winning, evidence-based program for children ages 3-12 with ADHD and related behaviors. Counselors are assigned to groups of 10-15 children, with 4-5 counselors per group and will receive  extensive clinical training . Counselors will provide feedback to children and parents and record behavioral data for children in their groups while also receiving daily performance feedback from experienced staff members who provide live supervision.
• Hastings Center Summer Bioethics Program for Underrepresented Undergraduates  - Applications due Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Applications are now open for the 2024 Hastings Center Summer Bioethics Program for undergraduate students from underrepresented groups in bioethics. These groups include and are not limited to communities of color, Indigenous communities, rural residents, and students with disabilities. The five-day live online program will take place from June 3-7, 2024 (11am-5pm ET). Participants will have the opportunity to engage with distinguished scholars from around the country and learn about theoretical and applied issues in bioethics. Participants will develop skills in clarifying, explaining and justifying their views on topics in bioethics, and in listening with respect to divergent views. Students who complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $500.
• APA Summer Undergraduate Psychology Experience in Research (SUPER) Fellowships - Applications due Friday, March 1, 2024.  Undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Fall 2024 term and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply for the APA SUPER Fellowship, which provides a $4,000 stipend to the student to conduct summer laboratory research and $1,000 to their faculty host. Projects must be student-driven and supervised by a faculty member with sufficient resources to support the proposed work, although collaboration with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other research staff is encouraged. 
• MindCORE Summer Research Fellowship Progam - Applications due January 1, 2024. The MindCORE Summer Fellowship Program is a paid 10-week program at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia from June 2 - August 9, 2024. Summer Fellows are matched with select MindCORE faculty in interdisciplinary mind and brain studies based on student research interest and mentor preference. With their mentors, students embark on a research project shaped as much as possible by their interests.
• Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) Program  - Applications due January 17, 2024.  STAR U is a 2-month fully funded research training program at Columbia University that is designed to encourage undergraduate students from diverse and underrepresented communities to pursue further graduate studies and careers in aging and neuroscience-related research. Throughout the summer, in addition to carrying out an individualized research project alongside Columbia faculty, students engage in a range of learning and professional development opportunities and become part of a supportive learning community.
• Undergraduate Summer Brain Research Program - Applications due February 5, 2024. The Institute for Human Neuroscience at Boys Town National Research Hospital is inviting applications to the Undergraduate Summer Brain Research Program. The 10-week paid intensive research opportunity begins on May 20, 2024 and ends on July 26, 2024. Housing is provided for students from outside of the Omaha metro area. Students accepted to the program will be matched with experienced and well-funded faculty mentors to conduct in-depth research and data analysis in human neuroscience. Accepted students will also attend a variety of learning activities, including professional development workshops, journal clubs, lab meetings, and summer retreat presentations.

Harvard Summer School  

CERTAIN Psychology courses offered by the  Harvard Summer School  will automatically count for concentration or secondary field credit if you have not already taken the equivalent course during the academic year.    Please see the  "Certain Harvard Summer School Courses" section of our Departmental Advanced Courses page  for a list of these courses and for other important information regarding departmental credit.

• Finding a Research Lab
• Course Credit for Research
• Post-Graduate Research Jobs

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Gain experience in psychology lab research.

One of the best ways to know if a career in personality and social psychology is for you is to get first-hand experience in an active psychology research laboratory.

Below, we have compiled listings for research opportunities in psychology for undergraduate students.

Psychology Summer Research Opportunities

• Michigan Summer Program in Cognition & Early Development (MSPICED)  at the University of Michigan: June 3 – August 2, 2024; Deadline: February 16, 2024
• Cooperation Lab Summer Research Intern  at Boston College: 10-11 weeks, start date between May 31 – August 4, 2023; Deadline: March 15, 2023
• Yale Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program  – See specific lab pages
• Emotion, Health, and Psychophysiology Lab Internship  at UCSF: June 10 - August 4, 2024; Deadline: March 1, 2024
• Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) Summer Undergraduate Research Program  at Carnegie Mellon University: May 28 – August 2, 2024; Deadline: January 26, 2024
• Summer Research Internship  at Columbia Business School: June 3 – July 26, 2024 – Deadline: Rolling decisions; applications close once all positions are filled
• Science Writing Internship  at Princeton  University: Paid; Eight weeks  (approximately early June to early August); Applications open until the position is filled
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)  at NYU: Program on hold awaiting funding renewal
• Amgen Scholars Program  at UCLA: June 24 – August 30, 2024; Deadline: February 1, 2024
• PRIMO  at Harvard Business School: June 6 – August 8, 2024; Deadline: February 14, 2024
• The  University of Alabama Summer Research Programs  for Undergraduate Students Deadline: March 1, 2024

For Students from Underrepresented Backgrounds

These programs seek students from underrepresented backgrounds, such as ethnic minorities, low-income, and first-generation students (see specific program descriptions for details).

• Summer Research Institute  at the University of Arizona; Deadline: February 1, 2024
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship  at Boston University; Deadline:  April 1, 2024
• Summer Research Initiative  at the University of Maryland; Deadline: February 5, 2024
• Summer Research Opportunity Program  (SROP) at the University of Michigan; Deadline: February 5, 2024
• Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program  (MURAP) at the University of North Carolina; Deadline: February 1, 2024
• Summer Research Opportunity Program  (SROP) at Northwestern University; Deadline: February 10, 2024
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience  (SURE) at the University of Texas at Austin; Applications open January 20, 2024; Deadline: March 31, 2024
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship  at Yale; Deadline: February 1, 2024
• Research Intensive Summer Experience at Rutgers University; Rolling admissions
• Pathways to Science Database

Student Members Share Their Experiences

A group of undergraduate research assistants and SPSP students share their own experiences in these summer programs in this two-part article series:

Part 1: Rice & Duke University   |   Part 2: Duke University

Other Sources

• Psychology Job & Internship Opportunities
• Psychology Job & Research Opportunities
• Job Opportunities  (hosted at Johns Hopkins Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences)
• Job Postings  (hosted at Social Psychology Network)
• EURO Scholars
• Research Experience for Undergraduate Students  (REU) National Site List

Other Opportunities

Planning to live near a major college or university this summer? Consider contacting psychology faculty to inquire about research positions. Even those who do not have posted summer research positions may allow you to participate in research on a volunteer basis for the summer.

Please  email us if you know of other funded opportunities for undergraduate research or research opportunities for recent graduates and those taking a gap year between undergrad and graduate school.

Additionally, check out this resource from an SPSP member for tips on finding post-baccalaureate research jobs in social psychology.

Research Fellow - LSA Psychology

How to apply.

To apply, log into this Google Form , provide the requested information including a short description (1500 character maximum length) of a possible interdisciplinary study that would be accomplished during the postdoc, list two or three potential mentors, and upload your CV. In addition, please have two individuals send letters of recommendation to [email protected] . Review of applications will start on November 1, 2024 and will be rolling. 

Job Summary

Applications are now being accepted for a 2-year NICHD T32 postdoctoral research fellowship in Developmental Science at the University of Michigan. The objective of the fellowship is to train individuals across areas of developmental science, including training in social contexts. This objective is broadly construed, as long as the proposal includes interdisciplinary training that will add new skills or methods to the mentee. We especially encourage applicants who plan to assess biological variables as well as context, though other research programs will also be considered. During the training period, postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct research in developmental science. 
• Receive training with multiple faculty mentors.
• Have access to ample resources, including large and diverse datasets, labs for data collection, instrumentation, and technical expertise (statistical and computational). 

Any questions about the fellowship may be addressed to Drs. Susan Gelman ( [email protected] ) or Christopher Monk ( [email protected] ).

The training grant faculty has a broad range of research interests across the lifespan from infancy to late adulthood. Additional information is in the training grant website.

Here is a list of the faculty and their area within Psychology or their department:

Toni Antonucci (Dev Psych)

Richard Gonzalez (Social Psych)

Debbie Rivas-Drake (Dev Psych)

Adriene Beltz (Dev Psych)

Luke Hyde (Dev & Clinical Psych)

Alexandra Rosati (BioPsych)

Jonathan Brennan (Linguistics)

Daniel Keating (Dev Psych)

Srijan Sen (Psychiatry)

Margit Burmeister (Human Genetics)

Ioulia Kovelman (Dev Psych)

Jacqui Smith (Dev Psych)

Rona Carter (Dev Psych)

Cindy Lustig (CCN Psych)

Chandra Sripada (Psychiatry, Philosophy)

Kai Cortina (Dev Psych)

Vonnie McLoyd (Dev Psych)

Delia Vazquez (Pediatrics)

Pam Davis-Kean (Dev Psych)

Kevin Miller (Dev Psych)

Brenda Volling (Dev Psych)

Matt Diemer (Education)

Colter Mitchell (ISR)

L. Monique Ward (Dev Psych)

Nicole Gardner-Neblett (Dev Psych)

Christopher Monk (Dev Psych)

Felix Warneken (Dev Psych)

Susan Gelman (Dev Psych)

Patricia Reuter-Lorenz (CCN Psych)

Laura Zahodne (Clinical Psych)

KEY: Dev Psych = Developmental Psychology Area; Clinical Psych = Clinical Psychology Area; CCN = Cognitive and Cognitive Neuroscience Area; Biopsych = Biopsychology Area; Social Psych = Social Psychology Area; ISR = Institute for Social Research. 

The Developmental Area within the Department of Psychology will award one postdoctoral fellowship with a start date on or before April 30, 2025. The successful applicant must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the postdoctoral fellowship can begin; however, the degree doesn't need to be conferred before the start date. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon satisfactory performance.  

Required Qualifications*

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology, human development, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field, and have a record of research accomplishment in child or life-span development. This position is funded by an NIH T32 training grant. Per the NIH guidelines, Citizenship/permanent residency requirements for training grants must be met at the time of the appointment. At the time of the training grant award, the trainee must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Please find a link to the guidelines here. Salary is in line with NIH pay scale (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-24-104.html). Offer includes full UM health benefits.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

The salary will following the NIH FY 2024  Year 0 rate: $61,008. This is a 24-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal.

The city of Ann Arbor is a thriving community with many cultural events and an abundance of nature areas nearby.  The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology

• College of Science & Engineering
• Opening at: Aug 30 2024 at 09:00 CDT

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and will remain open until filled.

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The TCU Department of Psychology is hiring a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2025. This position is part of a larger departmental “health-related” faculty hiring initiative. We seek candidates with expertise in Behavioral Neuroscience, Learning, or Computational Neuroscience with health-related, translational research. Primary consideration will be given to candidates who have completed a Ph.D. and at least one year of post-doctoral training by August 2025. Applicants should have a strong promise of external funding (Assistant) or have a funded research program (Associate) to be considered for the position. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) teach relevant undergraduate and graduate coursework in their area of expertise; (2) maintain an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and PhD students (3) establish fruitful collaborations with relevant faculty members in the department, and/or with the many other research Universities in the metroplex area, and (4) serve on the graduate committees for students in other departmental neuroscience labs and provide service to the college and university. Specific application directions and information about the Psychology Department and TCU can be found below. For further inquiries about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Brent Cooper ([email protected]). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSITION A. START DATE: August 2025 B. RESEARCH The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research program that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings. The successful candidate must be able to develop undergraduate and graduate research opportunities in their lab. Receiving extramural funding of research projects is expected for tenure. A competitive start-up package will be offered to allow the successful applicant to engage in productive research. C. TEACHING The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the neurosciences within their area of expertise. The successful candidate’s teaching schedule is subject to change based on departmental needs.

Department Details:

The Department of Psychology at TCU utilizes the teacher-scholar model to understand and study behavior, and the biological underpinnings of behavior, in both humans and non-human animals. Teaching is central to our department’s mission; we hire faculty who are passionate about teaching and highly trained in their area of teaching specialty. We offer majors in Psychology (BA, BS), Neuroscience (BS), and Child Development (BA, BS), along with our graduate (PhD) program. Research plays a major role in the professional life of our tenure-track faculty. Our animal facility supports a variety of small mammal and avian research programs and includes communal as well as individual laboratory space. It is expected that graduate and undergraduate students will be trained in the process of scientific inquiry. Faculty have access to a variety of research lab-related equipment, and considerable collegiality/sharing of equipment and expertise. Our department’s curriculum and all faculty-related policies have been developed with consultation of the full faculty. We work together as a team, with the utmost respect and appreciation for all types and ways of contributing to our students and their success. Collegiality and teamwork are a hallmark of our department. See https://cse.tcu.edu/psychology/index.php for more information about the department.

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Science & Engineering (CSE) encompasses 10 departments (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Nutritional Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology) as well the Ranch Management Program, which offers both an undergraduate degree and a one-year certificate program. The College is also home to the Pre-Health Professions Institute, the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development, the Institute of Behavioral Research, and the Institute for Ranch Management. The College is the second largest at TCU in terms of both undergraduate enrollment and number of majors. CSE contains a disproportionate percentage of high achieving students, as evidenced by the fact that almost one-half the students in the Honors College have majors in the College of Science & Engineering. Research opportunities abound for undergraduates, with over 40 percent of majors engaging in a substantive experience during which they work one-on-one with their faculty mentor. The College also has five doctoral programs and 16 master’s programs as well as two graduate certificate programs. The College faculty are true teacher-scholars, for whom instruction and research are viewed as complementary activities.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine. Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity. At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included. ABOUT FORT WORTH Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country. Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating their qualifications for this position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research experience and future plans, including research funding plans, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a statement that addresses how the applicant will promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research plans or teaching philosophy, and (6) the contact details (name, affiliation, e-mail address, and phone number) for three academic references that we will contact to request letters for select applicants. TCU uses an online application protocol administered by Human Resources. All application materials must be submitted electronically at: jobs.tcu.edu

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability

Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics. 

The Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report can be found on the TCU Police Department website at https://police.tcu.edu/annual-security-report , or a paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the TCU Police Department at 817-257-7930, or via email at [email protected] .

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APA virtual psychology graduate school fair

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Q&A session: 10 a.m.–noon (ET) Event time: Noon–4 p.m. (ET)

The APA Education Directorate is pleased to announce that the fall virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is happening on October 30, 2024 from noon–4 p.m. (ET). In addition, APA staff will be available on the platform from 10 a.m.–noon to answer general graduate school questions prior to the recruitment event.

Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is free. The goal of the APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is to virtually connect graduate psychology programs with a diverse group of students, including current undergraduates, graduate students seeking to further their education beyond their current degree, and individuals returning for their graduate education. The APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is open to all graduate psychology degree (MA/MS/PsyD/PhD/EdD/other) granting institutions in the U.S. and Canada, and all areas of psychology are encouraged to participate, including health service psychology, scientific and applied psychology, and general psychology programs.

Students who register will have the opportunity to meet virtually with recruiters from any of the participating programs. Individuals can come for a short time and meet with a select few recruiters or stay for the whole event and meet with everyone, depending on their schedule and interest.

Learn more and register