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Jobs & Internships
The department periodically receives job or internship postings from organizations interested in recruiting current students or recent graduates and we'll post those here as they are received. Many positions are advertised in the spring to attract recent graduates.
Past opportunities have included research assistants, lab managers, and clinical research coordinators at institutions such as Brown University, Georgetown University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School.
AmeriCorps service year opportunity - Caring for infants and children up to age six who are at risk for abuse and neglect in Houston, TX. Throughout a 12-month commitment, Hands of Hope AmeriCorps volunteers will serve these vulnerable children in our residential Neighborhood and receive a living allowance.
Hands of Hope AmeriCorps volunteers will work collaboratively with other caregivers to ensure that children’s physical, emotional, and mental needs are met. While the commitment to our organization is only one year, the impact AmeriCorps volunteers have on the children in their care is lifelong. In turn, the children’s strength, resilience, and love will also make a lifelong impact on them.
We are currently accepting applications for the September 2027-August 2028 service year. Thank you in advance for sharing this opportunity with your students. An informational flyer is attached, and our application can be found here.
Additionally, attached are the profiles of some of the AmeriCorps volunteers who served with us during the 2025-2026 service year. These profiles offer valuable insight into the background and experience of our volunteers.
For more information, please contact Darean Talmadge 713-529-0639 dtalmadge@casahope.org
We are so grateful for your partnership.
Thank you,
Darean Talmadge (she/her/hers)
Human Resources Coordinator
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos, Inc.
PO Box 301209 | Houston, TX 77230
Office 713-529-0639 | Mobile 713-818-0130
Office Hours: Monday-Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM
Visitors Welcomed.
We recommend you make an appointment
for meetings and visits to ensure availability.
INTRODUCTION: The Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center (BHCRC) jointly houses Bradley Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital psychologists, psychiatrists, postdoctoral fellows, psychology interns, and research staff. We provide a climate of active research and productive collaboration within the center and throughout the larger Brown Medical School affiliated hospital systems.
OPEN POSITION: The Adolescent Risk Prevention Research Lab in the BHCRC, under Dr. Christopher Houck, is looking for a full-time clinical research assistant (RA) to work on research projects (funded by NIH and Tiny Blue Dot Foundation) related to emotion regulation and risk behaviors. Ongoing projects include the following:
● Project STRIDE [recruiting participants Fall 2026] is testing an online intervention (iTRAC) that teaches emotion regulation (ER) skills to prevent sexual- and drug- risk behaviors among adolescents. STRIDE collects participant report data as well as heart rate data in response to a virtual reality (VR) task to examine ER. Study activities occur after school at local middle schools and in the community.
● Project OnTRAC [recruiting participants Fall 2026] focuses on preventing substance use among early adolescents involved in the child welfare system through a web-based intervention program that teaches skills related to emotion regulation. ONTRAC also includes a VR task, behavioral tasks, and collection of heart rate data as a physiological marker of ER. Study activities occur in the community.
● Project LIVE [conducting follow-up assessments], a VR study aimed at understanding physiological measures of emotion regulation (heart rate variability/respiratory sinus arrhythmia, RSA) as predictors of substance use behavior in early adolescence. Study activities occur in the community and in the lab.
The RA position includes a combination of research and clinical elements with a focus on middle school adolescents. RAs will be expected to contribute to each of these projects in the lab. Importantly, this role also involves creating inclusive science that represents the communities these projects recruit from. A two-year commitment is preferred. Spanish fluency is preferred.
RESEARCH DUTIES: Duties may include presenting research opportunities to youth and families in school or community settings; completing research assessments and interviews; managing data entry, cleaning, and analysis; preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions; drafting study progress reports for funders; coding participant data; as well as collaborating with community partners. Projects LIVE and OnTRAC include a clinical interview (Timeline Follow-Back) to assess adolescent substance use. Projects OnTRAC and STRIDE also involve collecting physiological data (RSA) using a heart rate monitor. Participating in multidisciplinary group discussions regarding research design and implementation is expected.
OTHER: Mentorship from PhD-level psychologists and opportunities to participate and assist with academic tasks (e.g., poster presentations, writing scientific articles for publication, and IRB submissions) also occur in the lab. A strong academic record is important, and past research experience is desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferably in psychology, neuroscience, or related field. • A career interest in clinical psychology or health-related fields. • Excellent communication and computer (verbal and written) skills.
Past research project experience (preferred). • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work well within a team and with adolescents and parents. • A strong sense of responsibility towards work. • A willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications. • Possession of a car will be required for participant appointments held outside of the office (mileage is reimbursed). • To accommodate busy family schedules, in-person evening and weekend availability are required (40 hours total per week includes evenings/weekends).
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please fill out preliminary application here: https://forms.gle/USViHWDqzYW1r7tBA. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and we will contact you to schedule an interview. The earliest expected start date is January 2027, although more positions will open in early Summer 2027. Please direct any questions amichel@brownhealth.org and enath@brownhealth.org.
I'm an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, and I'm hiring two full-time Lab Managers for a new NIH-funded, multi-site study of families caring for a loved one with dementia. The positions will start as soon as possible and are a great fit for recent graduates who plan to apply to graduate school in psychology or a related field.
The full posting and application are here:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with full consideration given to those received by November 15, 2026. More information about the lab is available at https://blogs.cornell.edu/reachlab/.
Best,
Jenna
Jenna L. Wells, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cornell University
Martha Van Rensselaer Hall
College of Human Ecology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14850
The United States Secret Service (USSS) National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is currently accepting applicants for the Social Science Research Specialist (SSRS) Position. The National Threat Assessment Center is tasked with conducting research, training, consultations, and information sharing in the areas of behavioral threat assessment and the prevention of targeted violence.
Applicants should have a master's degree, or higher, in the field of behavioral or social sciences or related disciplines appropriate to the position to include, but not limited to psychology, forensic psychology, criminology, criminal justice, sociology, or human development.
Apply for this exciting opportunity to be able to provide research, training, and consultation on threat assessment methods and the prevention of targeted violence in communities and against persons and facilities protected by the agency. The job position is posted on USAJOBS.com under the following announcement number, NTAC-TK-13034830-26-DHA, and is open until 10/7/2026.
USAJOBS SSRS Announcement Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/887052000
Hello,
We hope the start of your school year or preparations for the fall have been going well! We are following up from the Application Support Group (ASG) at New York University—a peer-led mentorship initiative by current Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers across Cognition & Perception, Social Psychology, and the Neuroscience Program at NYU. The initiative is aimed at supporting senior undergraduates and recent graduates applying to Ph.D. programs in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and related fields. ASG supports students applying to Ph.D. programs offered by any institution (not just NYU).
We have extended our deadline for students to enroll as mentees to September 23rd, and would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity through your department’s mailing lists, advising centers, or other communication channels. Please find the student-directed announcement below, along with a flyer and several versions of a social media post to facilitate distribution. We’d like to reach advanced undergraduate students and Masters students who are considering applying to Ph.D. programs. Enrollment opens on July 15th and closes September 23rd.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support—we’d love to help students at your institution to take the next step in their graduate journey!
Student-Facing Announcement (Please Distribute):
Hello!
We are excited to announce that applications are open for this year’s Application Support Group (ASG) —a New York University-based, student-led initiative supporting prospective Ph.D. applicants in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and related disciplines.
The ASG is a free program led by Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers at NYU, designed to guide prospective Ph.D. applicants, especially those who have little access to other support. We offer 1‑on‑1 mentorship with current NYU Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers including expert feedback on your Statement of Purpose, CV, interview prep, and general guidance. Anyone considering applying to US-based programs in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and related disciplines is welcome to apply. ASG supports students applying to Ph.D. programs offered by any institution (not just NYU). This program is open to all undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and Masters students, regardless of country of origin.
Enrollment Period is July 15th - September 23rd, 2026
If you're selected for the 1:1 mentorship, you'll hear from us by the end of September. If you aren't selected or missed the deadline, don’t worry: here is a link to join an ASG Discord server, where you can ask questions to mentors and attend group office hours that will begin in early October. The Discord is open to everyone who submits an application, regardless of whether they’re selected or submit their application after the deadline.
Apply here!
We look forward to supporting your grad-school journey!
Best,
NYU ASG Team
Launch Your Career in Behavioral Health!
Join Averte as a Direct Support Specialist | Bradford, VT
Turn what you’re learning in the classroom into real-world experience!
Are you pursuing a degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Health Sciences, Human Services, or a related field? Build valuable, hands-on experience supporting adults with severe and persistent mental health conditions while developing skills that can help prepare you for your future career.
About the role:
As a Direct Support Specialist at Averte in Bradford, VT, you’ll work directly with adults living with severe and persistent mental health conditions, providing person-centered support as they build skills, pursue personal goals, and work toward greater independence and quality of life.
~ Support adults living with severe and persistent mental health conditions ~ Help individuals build life, coping & community skills
~ Encourage independence, confidence & progress toward personal goals ~ Build meaningful, supportive relationships
~ Create a safe, respectful & recovery-focused environment
Why This Role Is a Great Fit for Students:
~ Gain hands-on experience in a residential behavioral health setting.
~ Put what you’re learning in the classroom into practice in a real-world behavioral health setting ~ Develop valuable skills in communication, relationship-building, crisis prevention, medication administration & person-centered support.
~ Strengthen your resume and build a foundation for a career in psychiatry, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, nursing, or human services.
~ Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on recovery, independence, and quality of life.
What We Offer:
~ Great benefits for full- & part-time employees — PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), weekly pay & more! Plus medical, dental, vision & elective insurance for full-time employees.
~ Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees — up to $4,000 per year + $500 for books!
~ $1,200 Hiring & Retention Bonus for full-time employees and $600 for part-time employees!
What We're Looking For:
~ Part-time and full-time evening and overnight shifts available, including weekends
~ Valid Driver's License and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance company
~ Must Be at least 18 years old
About Averte
At Averte, our mission is to create hope, empower lives, and inspire communities. Every day, our team helps individuals living with mental health challenges build confidence, develop skills, work toward their goals, and create meaningful lives within their communities.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Courtright
at (712) 310-4126 or rebeccab@triviumlifeservices.org