Training in the Clinical Neuropsychology Research Lab

Graduate Students -

If you are interested in becoming a neuropsychologist and are interested in conducting research in neuropsychological aspects of obesity, heart disease, or extreme environments, consider applying to become a graduate student in our lab.  As a member of the lab, you will receive excellent clinical training and conduct research on a wide range of topics.  Graduate students in our lab present at conferences and publish their work in scholarly journals.  Applicants should have previous research experience, although it is not necessary to have research experience on any particular topic. Information about the Ph.D. Psychology program at Kent State University can be found here, and application materials are here.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. John Gunstad via email.

Undergraduate Students -

If you are interested in getting hands-on research training or thinking about attending graduate or medical school, getting experience in a research lab is important.  In our lab, undergraduate research assistants perform a wide range of activities, including administering neuropsychological tests and data management.  Positions are on a volunteer basis, although you can receive course credit via Psychology 31498 / 41498.  Because of the training necessary to be a research assistant in our lab, we ask for a minimum 6hr/week commitment for at least 1 academic year.  You do not need previous research experience – just a curiosity about human behavior and the research process in psychology, ability to work well with people, conscientiousness, and the ability to make the time commitment. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. John Gunstad via email.