Behavioral Science Research (e.g., working as a research assistant in a medical or psychological research laboratory, etc.)

If you are interested in behavioral science research, you may seek placement opportunities for laboratory/technical positions in academic and/or medical school-hospital research labs. These positions involve work, co-workers and an environment that is usually stimulating, and can provide a foundation for work you may want to pursue in graduate school. However, some of these positions offer little opportunity for internal advancement and the pay is relatively low. Naturally, each placement will differ so you should seek details from the employer. Most students will find that the knowledge they have accrued in Research Methods and Statistics courses will come in handy in behavioral science research positions. It is also wise for students who are interested in these positions to obtain some laboratory experience as an undergraduate, which could come in the form of a work-study job, volunteer lab position, or laboratory work for course credit (e.g., PSYC 2112, Research Participation). Students interested in working on a research project in the fields of cognition, biology or computer science might consider a double major or a minor in Cognitive Neuroscience.