Research Assistants and Research Coordinators

Dr. Mereish is not currently recruiting undergraduate and master’s level research assistants for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.

What are you looking for in research assistant candidates?

We are committed to creating a research team and environment that is safe from discrimination and oppression of all forms, including but not limited to: racism, anti-Blackness, heterosexism, cissexism, sexism, xenophobia, colorism, ableism, fatphobia, and classism. At every opportunity, we seek to acknowledge our varying intersectional identities and foster critical conversations regarding the social identities and social privileges we may hold. We ask that future members of our team are similarly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive research environment. We especially encourage and invite candidates from traditionally marginalized backgrounds to apply to join our lab.

RA applicants who have experience working in or conducting research with LGBTQ and BIPOC communities from culturally humility, intersectionality, and social justice approaches will be given strongest consideration. Ideal applicants are motivated, eager to learn, able to work independently but seek consultation when needed, able to manage time and multiple tasks, and detail-oriented.

How can I apply to join the Lavender Lab?

Applicants interested in working in our lab should fill out the Lavender Lab Research Assistant Application, linked below, as soon as possible.

For applicants who wish to begin working with the lab in the Spring of the 2025 academic year, rolling applications will be accepted, which means we will be reviewing applications and having conversations with potential candidates from now until Spring semester begins. For best consideration of your application, please submit by the priority deadline which will be determined as the Spring semester approaches.

If you are interested in working in the lab in a future semester, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be accepted until RA positions are filled.

What will working in the Lavender Lab look like?

Undergraduate and Master’s Research assistant positions in the Lavender Lab are volunteer positions. Some Undergraduate RAs may receive course credit through PSYC479. Federal work study may be a possibility if an applicant already has federal work study as part of their financial aid package.

New Undergraduate and Master’s RAs must commit to working a minimum of 2 semesters at a minimum of 7 hours per week. More hours may be required if an RA is obtaining course credit. For the Spring Term 2025, RAs will commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week.