We are currently not accepting research assistant application. Please check back next semester for calls for applications.
The THRIVE Lab is currently seeking undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistants who are interested in gaining research experience in the topics of adversity, trauma, protective factors, mental health, mental health service utilization, cultural adaptations and working with marginalized youth, families, and communities (the lab heavily focuses on the Latinx/e community).
If you are interested in applying to the lab as either a volunteer or for class credit (PSYC 489) please complete the application below. The THRIVE Lab requires a minimum of 10 hours per week 1 year commitment. Students are required to have 3.0 GPA. Once applications are submitted, we will review them and contact applicants.
Application: tiny.utk.edu/thriveraapplication
Drs. Cynthia Navarro Flores and Alejandro Vázquez will be reviewing applications for Fall 2026 admission to the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Program at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Please see the flyer below for more information. Application due December 1st, 2025.
Application: https://tiny.utk.edu/psycapply