Our lab aims to: 1) advance research on the mental health effects of racism on youth and families of color, including work on racial trauma; 2) develop and test interventions that leverage cultural strengths to promote resilience and mitigate the detrimental effects of racism on youth and families of color; and 3) address key drivers of racial inequities in mental health, including the lack of culturally humble mental health providers and the perpetration of racism by dominant racial groups. This position would be an excellent fit for applicants interested in pursuing graduate study in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or related disciplines or interested in attending medical school. However, our lab is highly interdisciplinary.
If you are an undergraduate student looking for research experience, the Development, Risk, and Resilience lab may be a good fit if you are interested in learning more about research on parent-child relationships, child developmental trajectories, and families who struggle with substance abuse and related issues. Students should have a preferred 3.5 grade-point average or better and be able to commit to 3 research credits during the semester, for at least two consecutive semesters (nine hours per week). Students must be highly responsible, reliable, motivated, detail-oriented, and dedicated to conducting accurate and high-quality work. Critical thinking and the ability to carefully follow directions (e.g., complicated protocols for data collection) are also important. Finally, it is important to have the capacity to work both independently and under direct supervision while having the judgment to know when to ask for assistance.