Social Cognition LabUNC Greensboro · Department of Psychology

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Research with us

Fall 2027 admissions: Dr. Cassidy is not recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027. She will be reading applications for the MA program.

To begin in Fall 2027

Graduate students

Ideal candidates are motivated and detail-oriented individuals who have:

  1. An undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
  2. Prior research experience in a lab
  3. Already strong, or the potential for strong, statistical skills

Experience collecting and analyzing eye-tracking and/or fMRI data is not necessary.

Apply to the graduate program Email Dr. Cassidy

Research assistants

Undergraduate research

Even if you do not pursue a career in psychology, research experience as an undergraduate builds analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills that will be an asset in many settings. That said, being in a lab is just plain fun and full of camaraderie.

Ways to get involved

  • PSY 433 — Research Experience in Psychology
  • PSY 490 — Directed Readings in Psychology
  • PSY 493 — Honors Independent Study
  • Volunteer hours in the lab

For course credit, register for 2 or 3 credit hours (6 or 9 hours per week in the lab), including a weekly lab meeting. Students must be available during regular work hours (8:30am–5:30pm).

Apply to be a research assistant