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If you are interested in volunteering for the SPAM Lab in Summer 2026, please complete the application below on or before May 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application on or before June 1, 2026. There are no paid positions available. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid research opportunities.

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Prospective PhD:

Emily Balcetis will not be accepting new PhD students for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Undergraduate, Post-bach, Masters, and Graduate Research Assistants:

Interested in joining the SPAM Lab team? Responsibilities for research assistants include conducting literature searches, assisting in designing experiments, analyzing data, and running experiments. Research assistants have an opportunity to advance within the lab and move forward to independent research and thesis projects. Individuals who are not enrolled in college are invited to apply; these positions are un-paid, volunteer positions.

Current NYU undergraduates are encouraged to apply; these positions can be compensated with course credit in Independent Study or research experience. Please reach out to Dr. Andy Hilford for more information on this option. Some students qualify for work study and can use their hours towards research experience. Other students might qualify for Wasserman Internship Fellowships. Dr. Balcetis can serve as the advisor for these programs.

NYU Masters' students who have a minimum of one year to commit to the lab are invited to apply.