Interested in Joining Our Lab?
Students may work in the Children's Learning Lab for course credit. A weekly commitment of three hours per credit hour is required (i.e., six hours a week for two credits or nine hours a week for three credits). Students gain valuable research experience that is relevant to many future careers. It's also fun! People with Federal Work Study may work for pay. If you are interested in working in our lab, contact Dr. Bethany Rittle-Johnson regarding openings.
Prospective undergraduate research assistants should also fill out the following survey: Prospective Students Survey
After receiving confirmation that you are being considered for an opening in the lab, applicants are asked to read the background research article below and complete the following activity. When you have completed the task, please email your work to learninglab@vanderbilt.edu.
Background article: Emerging Understanding of Patterning in 4-year-olds
Coding Guide & Task Instructions
If you have issues downloading this template, please click here and download it as an Excel file.
You will need to register for Individual Study through YES. Use these instructions for how to complete registration. Be sure to check with your advisor, but you will likely be registering for PSY-PC 3860. We'd love to have you!
Lab coordinator positions are ideal for those holding a Bachelor's degree and wish to gain valuable research experience. This is typically a full-time position with a 1-2 year commitment. If you are interested in working as a lab coordinator for our lab, please contact Dr. Bethany Rittle-Johnson regarding openings.
Prospective lab coordinator applicants are asked to read the background research article below and complete the following activities. When you have completed the tasks, please email your work to learninglab@vanderbilt.edu and tell us what your research interests are.
Prospective master-level graduate assistants should also complete the following activities.
Emerging Understanding of Patterning in 4-Year-Olds
Coding Guide & Task Instructions
If you have issues downloading this template, please click here and download it as an Excel file.
This position requires a background check through the background clearance office. For more information on the policy and how to get it done, please visit the Background Clearance Office webpage. We'd love to have you!
Prospective PhD students are encouraged to contact Dr. Rittle-Johnson directly and to access the Psychology at Vanderbilt website for information about the graduate program in developmental psychology.
Read this article to learn more about Dr. Rittle-Johnson's mentorship with our past students.