Volunteer in the Developing Minds Lab

Research assistants support all aspects of our projects, including:

• Recruiting and scheduling participants

• Collecting data with families and children

• Analyzing, reporting, and presenting results

• Participating in lab events and meetings

Lab volunteers work closely with other lab members and the lab director, and receive guidance on professional development. These experiences can be excellent preparation for graduate school and professional work environments.

We require a minimum commitment of two semesters and at least 6 hours per week during daytime hours. Students are encouraged to participate for course credit. To inquire about volunteer opportunities, email devminds@gmu.edu with:

• A cover letter, which may be included in the body of your email, explaining:

  • Why you are specifically interested in this lab

  • How this experience would help you meet your specific goals, and what those goals are

  • Your background in developmental psychology research, including relevant coursework and experience with families or children

  • Your weekly daytime availability and your ability to commit to at least two semesters

  • Any relevant demonstrable technical skills, such as computer hardware troubleshooting or experience using Python or R

• A resume or CV

• Unofficial transcripts

Inquiries that do not address these criteria will not receive a response.