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									Research Opportunities Posting - Recent Posts				            </title>
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                        <title>RE: Beyond the Lab: Jobs, Internships &amp; Volunteer Opportunities</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Sampled Co-op Opportunities – Piscataway
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                        <title>RE: Students Looking for Research Opportunities</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello! My name is Alyaa Mahmoud Awad, and I am a Psychology student at Rutgers University–Newark with a strong interest in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, cognition, and mental health ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="isSelectedEnd">Hello! My name is Alyaa Mahmoud Awad, and I am a Psychology student at Rutgers University–Newark with a strong interest in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, cognition, and mental health research.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I am currently completing an Honors College senior thesis and am looking to gain additional hands-on research experience by assisting a professor, researcher, or research laboratory. I am particularly interested in opportunities involving clinical populations, neuropsychological assessment, cognitive processes, mental health, developmental psychology, or related areas.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I am willing to contribute as a research volunteer or research assistant and would be happy to assist with tasks such as literature reviews, data collection, participant recruitment, data entry, coding, organizing research materials, and other research-related responsibilities.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I am a highly motivated student with strong academic performance and am hoping to build meaningful research experience as I prepare for graduate study in clinical psychology/neuropsychology.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">If you are a professor, researcher, or lab looking for a motivated undergraduate research assistant, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to connect and learn more about your research.</p>
<p>Feel free to reach out to me atm183@scarletmail.rutgers.edu and alyaama30@gmail.com</p>
<p>Thank you for your time!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Labs Looking for Research Assistants</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Addiction Policy Research Internship – Partnership to End Addiction: Partnership to End Addiction is seeking a Rutgers University student for a remote, unpaid Fall 2026 internship focused on...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225001110 BCX4" href="https://rutgersconnect-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/eb837_rwjms_rutgers_edu/IQC1l91remycSKzayOHizOr0AQEKyR7I46Lu2W8xEkfBhUY?e=0uzM2d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Addiction Policy Research Internship</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4"> – Partnership to End Addiction:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4"> Partnership to End Addiction is seeking a Rutgers University student for a </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4">remote, unpaid Fall 2026 internship</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4"> focused on substance use prevention, research, and policy. The intern will support projects related to prevention, opioid settlement funds, and kratom research while gaining experience in literature reviews, surveys, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. The internship runs </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4">120 hours</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4"> over </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4">10 weeks</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4"> from September through December</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4"> and is eligible for academic credit through RICC. Apply through Handshake or by emailing a cover letter and resume to </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW225001110 BCX4" href="mailto:employment@toendaddiction.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">employment@toendaddiction.org</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225001110 BCX4">.</span></span></p>
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						                            <category domain="https://addiction.rutgers.edu/student-research-opportunities/"></category>                        <dc:creator>Ricki Arvesen</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Students Looking for Research Opportunities</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello,
My name is Shey Barooah, and I’m a graduate student in the Master of Applied Psychology program at Rutgers GSAPP. I’m currently looking to build sustained research experience in addi...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p>My name is Shey Barooah, and I’m a graduate student in the Master of Applied Psychology program at Rutgers GSAPP. I’m currently looking to build sustained research experience in addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, particularly in clinically oriented and treatment-focused research.</p>
<p>My interests include substance use and its intersection with anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation, maladaptive coping, treatment engagement, and other co-occurring psychopathology. I’m especially interested in research that helps clarify why certain behavioral patterns develop and how those findings can inform more effective assessment and intervention.</p>
<p>My clinical experience includes crisis intervention as a Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line and recent work in an intensive behavioral program for children and adolescents with selective mutism, where I gained experience with exposure-based strategies, behavioral observation, and collaborative clinical discussion. Through my graduate training, I’m also continuing to strengthen my skills in research design, quantitative methods, and data analysis.</p>
<p>I’m interested in contributing to a Rutgers lab in either a volunteer or paid research assistant capacity. Ideally, I’m looking for a role where I can contribute consistently, develop progressively greater responsibility, and build substantive research skills over time.</p>
<p>I’d be happy to share my CV and discuss whether my background might be useful to any current or upcoming projects. Please feel free to contact me through the forum or at my Rutgers email (<span>sb2330@scarletmail.rutgers.edu)</span>.</p>
<p>Thank you for your time and consideration!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Beyond the Lab: Jobs, Internships &amp; Volunteer Opportunities</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Addiction Policy Research Internship: Partnership to End Addiction is seeking a Rutgers student for a remote, unpaid Fall 2026 internship focused on substance use prevention and policy. The ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong data-start="0" data-end="41" data-is-only-node="">Addiction Policy Research Internship:</strong><span> Partnership to End Addiction is seeking a Rutgers student for a remote, unpaid Fall 2026 internship focused on substance use prevention and policy. The intern will gain hands-on experience with research, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, survey development, and report writing, with opportunities to contribute to projects on state prevention efforts, opioid settlement spending, and kratom. The internship runs for 120 hours over 10 weeks from September–December and is eligible for academic credit through the Rutgers Internship and Co-Op Course (RICC). To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to </span><strong data-start="651" data-end="684"><a class="decorated-link" href="mailto:employment@toendaddiction.org" rel="noopener" data-start="653" data-end="682" data-is-only-node="">employment@toendaddiction.org</a></strong><span> or through Handshake.</span></p>
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                        <title>RE: Labs Looking for Research Assistants</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I really like how this forum board is structured—it actually makes things simple for both students and labs to connect without confusion. As someone who keeps exploring opportunities, having...]]></description>
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<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">I really like how this forum board is structured—it actually makes things simple for both students and labs to connect without confusion. As someone who keeps exploring opportunities, having separate sections saves a lot of time. The new “Beyond the Lab” space is also a smart move because not everyone wants to stay limited to traditional roles. Opportunities outside labs matter too. I usually also <a href="https://www.prweb.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">post press release updates</a> when I find something useful, especially related to cities like <a href="https://www.indiahighlight.com/destination/jaisalmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jaisalmer</a>, so others can benefit as well. Overall, this looks like a helpful and practical platform for real connections.</p>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello, 
 
My name is Mira Varadachari, and I am a rising junior in Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a major in biomedical engineering. Since I embarked on my college journey, I year...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, </p>
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<p>My name is Mira Varadachari, and I am a rising junior in Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a major in biomedical engineering. Since I embarked on my college journey, I yearned to secure an internship or research position and work in a laboratory to gain research and hands-on experience. At a young age, I developed an avidity for science, particlarly in science and medicine. As I commenced on my high school and college journey, I became zealous about psychology and neuroscience, and hoped to apply engineering disciplines to these fields. I am interested in research that entails biology, psychology, and neuroscience, primarily on psychological and neurological disorders and treatment to them. I want the chance to apply my knowledge and skills as well as gain new skills and expand my understanding. I want to apply whatever I learned from here to any career I pursue (Medical Research) and thereby make a meaningful impact to the world. </p>
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<p>Please reach out to me at himirav@gmail.com or mrv74@scarletmail.rutgers.edu about opportunities aligning with my passions.</p>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Mira Varadachari </p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Students Looking for Research Opportunities</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello,
 
My name is Tiffany Enemuo, and I am a rising senior at Rutgers University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences. My laboratory experience thus far includes coursework...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Hello,</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My name is Tiffany Enemuo, and I am a rising senior at Rutgers University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences. My laboratory experience thus far includes coursework in biology lab, general and organic chemistry lab, and physics lab. I have also completed courses such as Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Introduction to Cognitive Science, Psychopathology, and Biochemistry.</span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My research interests center on childhood development, particularly the interplay between nature and nurture, and how the interaction of genetics and environment may influence cognitive patterns, vulnerabilities, and the development of addictions later in life. I am also deeply interested in the scope of neuroplasticity and what the brain’s adaptability reveals about learning and resilience.</span></p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I would be honored to contribute to any research that explores these areas—or engages with related topics more broadly. If you are interested, I would be glad to share my resume and further discuss how I might support your research efforts. Please reach out to me via email at tce22@scarletmail.rutgers.edu.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thank you very much for your time and consideration.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Kind regards,</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Tiffany Enemuo</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Student research projects are an excellent means of acquiring first-hand experience, developing academic abilities, and making meaningful contributions to actual studies. Whether through uni...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Student research projects are an excellent means of acquiring first-hand experience, developing academic abilities, and making meaningful contributions to actual studies. Whether through university initiatives, internships, or independent research, early involvement can lead to conference acceptance and publications. If you're thinking of publishing more formally, other students also pursue opportunities via <a href="https://thejournalpublications.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top research paper publication services</a> that assist with editing, typesetting, and learning about publishing requirements. It's a useful step if you wish to make your study more accessible and credible among academia.</p>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
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