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The Department of Psychology supports a wide array of research focused on understanding behavior, cognition, and the biological and social processes that shape human experience. Faculty research contributes to the development of psychological knowledge through rigorous scientific methods, collaboration across disciplines, and adherence to established ethical standards.

Research activity in the department is carried out through faculty‑directed laboratories and research groups, which engage graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate researchers. Together, these efforts reflect the department’s commitment to scholarly inquiry and education.

To learn more about individual researchers and their work, please visit the faculty directory or browse the department’s research labs.

Are you interested in a position as a research assistant? Here's a list of labs within our department, as well as a few at Dell Medical School. If you find labs whose research interests you, email the contact person for the lab let them know. A brief email to introduce yourself and express your interest is sufficient. Different labs have openings at different times, so you may have to contact several labs that interest you before you hear back.

Not sure where to start? Explore our Undergraduate and Graduate programs to learn more about the exciting opportunities we offer. You can also explore our Areas of Study to discover the wide variety of innovative research conducted by our faculty and research teams. 

Interested in getting involved in research? Browse the list of recruiting faculty and labs below, and for the most up-to-date information, visit individual faculty profiles, as details may change over time. 

 

Faculty Research Labs

Affiliated & Research Faculty

Affiliated Research Units