**CUBIT is not currently accepting applications for undergraduate research assistants for Fall 2025.**
Read on to learn more about the research assistant opportunity, and how to submit your application for consideration.
Assist the study coordinator(s) with day-to-day items:
Scanning paperwork
Creating screening binders
Organizing subject files
Helping with regulatory documents
Assist the study coordinator(s) with study specific tasks:
Data collection and entry
Creating spreadsheets and charts
Recruitment (i.e., creating/distributing flyers,
Additional projects may be offered for motivated RA's:
Conducting phone screenings with potential subjects
Running study visits/scan dates
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Extremely detailed-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated individuals.
Strong interest in psychology, biology, and/or neuroscience.
Must be comfortable interacting with patients with psychiatric and neurological conditions.
Minimum Commitment: 6-9 hours per week for at least 2 semesters (1 year)
Be available to attend weekly lab meetings (~30minutes) with other RA's
Minimum GPA: 3.00
*While we accept Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistants- they are offered on a limited basis and a clear commitment to the lab and goals must be established prior.
If interested- please email our lab manager (Maria Amella; Maria.Amella@StonyBrookMedicine.edu) with a recent copy of your resume/CV along with answers to the following questions.
Why are interested in applying to CUBIT over other research labs?
Are you a current/former student at SBU? If so, what year did/do you plan to graduate?
What are you plans post-graduation? Do you plan on applying to medical, PhD, or other graduate programs?
Would you be volunteering for course-credit? How many credits/hours are you willing to commit?
Would you be able to make at least 1-year commitment to the lab?
Prior to any lab activities, you must be trained in the protection of human subjects, as outlined here.