Undergraduate Research Assistants
The SHINE Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants (RAs) to join starting in Spring 2025. Our RAs have opportunities to learn how to read empirical articles and conduct literature reviews, code observational data, manage data, lead and collaborate on research projects, participate in lab meetings, and other activities and projects. RAs can earn academic credit by registering for HDFS 390. One academic credit is three hours of lab work per week. We typically ask RAs to commit 9 hours per week (i.e., three credits) for at least two semesters.
If interested, please complete the application form. We will review your application and contact you about an interview.
If interested, please complete the application form. We will review your application and contact you about an interview.
PhD Students
Dr. MacNeill is reviewing applications for a PhD student to begin in Fall 2025. Applications are due December 1, 2024. Please visit Purdue's HDFS graduate program website for more information. If you are interested in working with Dr. MacNeill, please send her an email introducing yourself and include your current CV.
Prior experience working with infants and children, and conducting research on topics related to the lab (e.g., early social-emotional development, family relationships, early childhood mental health), are some things Dr. MacNeill looks for when reviewing applications for PhD students. It is encouraged to highlight your research experience in these (or similar) areas in your application.
Prior experience working with infants and children, and conducting research on topics related to the lab (e.g., early social-emotional development, family relationships, early childhood mental health), are some things Dr. MacNeill looks for when reviewing applications for PhD students. It is encouraged to highlight your research experience in these (or similar) areas in your application.
