Prospective Ph.D. Students

If you are interested in studying for a Ph.D. in health and rehabilitation sciences or interdisciplinary neuroscience, please contact Dr. Laura Morett through email to discuss your interests and why you would be a good fit for the lab.

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Dr. Laura M. Morett is recruiting Undergraduate Research Assistants for the NERD Lab to begin in Fall 2026.  

Undergraduate RAs work 4-6 hours per week and assist with running participants, scoring measures, collecting data, setting up lab equipment, and other related duties. Students will gain valuable research experience for graduate school and future careers. Additionally, RAs have the opportunity to register to earn course credit. This position is open to students majoring in neuroscience, speech-language pathology, cognitive science, learning sciences, STEM fields, psychology, computer science, kinesiology, OT, PT, and education. Previous research experience is preferred, but not required. Furthermore, students from diverse backgrounds (esp. women and historically underrepresented minorities) are encouraged to apply.  

Interested applicants should send the following materials to Lab Manager Derrick at dnguyen at health dot missouri dot edu:  

• CV/Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• Name/contact information for one reference  

Feel free to email our lab manager, dnguyen at health dot missouri dot edu, with any questions. 

Interviews will be conducted virtually sometime in early to mid May.