Thank you very much for your interest in working as Dr. Ruscio’s research assistant at the University of Pennsylvania. In order to learn a little about you, we would like to ask you to respond to several questions about yourself via e-mail. If there is a good match between your goals and experiences and what we’re looking for, I will e-mail you to set up a more in-depth interview.

Name:

E-mail address:

Phone #:

Year in school:

Major:

Overall GPA:

AVAILABILITY:

1. How many hours per week would you be willing to devote to working in the lab?

2. Would you be willing to make a commitment to this position…(check all that apply:)

A. For the summer semester of 2018?

B. For the fall semester of 2018?

C. For the spring semester of 2019?

3. Would you like to be considered for…(check all that apply:)

For more information about these options, see

A. A volunteer research assistant position?

B. A work study position?

C. An Independent Study course (PSYC 399)?

PREVIOUS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

1. Have you worked in any other labs before?

GOALS AND INTERESTS:

  1. What are your short-term (i.e., educational) and long-term (i.e., beyond school) professional goals?

2. What is your primary reason for pursuing research experience at this time?

3. What kinds of experiences are you hoping to gain in this position?

4. Please describe your experience and comfort with computers and statistics.

REFERENCE:

1. Please let us know who we may contact to learn more about you. Ideally, this would be a research supervisor or someone who has overseen your work in an academic or professional setting.

Name:

Relationship:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Thank you for taking the time to fill this out and to send your responses to me,Christina Johnson(), by Friday, March 30, 2018. Dr. Ruscio and I will review your applicationand will be in touch about the possibility of an interview. Please feel free to contact me or Dr. Ruscio () if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Christina Johnson