OHIO UNIVERSITY INFO
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

OHIO’s total enrollment is just over 36,000 students and the University has 5,300+ faculty and staff located on the main campus, seven regional campuses and centers in Southern and Central Ohio, as well as in its e-learning programs. Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio, its classic residential campus is one of the most attractive in the nation. The charm of treelined brick walkways on the University’s College Green makes you feel as if you are at a small college rather than a large university. Its regional campuses focus on providing access to “the national’s best transformative learning community” for students in Ohio and beyond.

The OHIO Psychology Department has 22 tenure track faculty, 5 instructors, a full-time clinic director, biostatistician, more than 50 graduate students enrolled in the clinical or experimental psychology doctoral program, and approximately 600 undergraduate majors. The department is vibrant, collaborative and productive.

The Center for Intervention Research in Schools is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research center that integrates training and service into all activities. Our goal is to improve the lives of children (early childhood through emerging adulthood) who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges through school-based interventions and supports. CIRS is home to highly productive faculty, representing 4 departments and 4 colleges (Arts and Science, Medicine, Communications), 4 full-time staff members, 12 graduate students, and scores of undergraduate research assistants. CIRS has office space in Athens and Columbus. CIRS faculty have received over $29 million in federal grants (e.g., NIMH, NIAAA, IES, NSF, PCORI, CDC) since our inception in 2012.

PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

Students interested in engaging in the child-focused research within the Center are accepted into the clinical psychology doctoral program each year. Students who are interested in applying to work with Dr. Evans, Dr. Owens, Dr. Allan, and/or Dr. Wymbs are encouraged to explore the information on our Center’s website and on each faculty member’s home page.  Additional information may also be found at the psychology graduate program home page.  The application deadline is December 1st each year. We look forward to reviewing your application!

PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Each semester, there may be opportunities for undergraduate students to enroll in PSY 3940 credit and participate in research activities within the Center. Research assistants at CIRS typically engage in the following activities: participation in research meetings, data collection procedures with parents, youth and teachers, data entry, data management, data coding and structured observations of classrooms. Research assistants can also seize the opportunity to present research at conferences and contribute to the publication of journal articles.

Interested students should send an email to CIRS Center Coordinator, Susan Schroer, expressing their interest in a PSY 3940 position. Attached to this email, students should submit a cover letter indicating why they are interested in a research assistant position, and a resume or vita including contact information, current grade point average, past research, service, or volunteer experience, and courses completed. Because our projects often span the entire academic year, students are often asked to commit to completing two semesters of PSY 3940 coursework.  We look forward to hearing from you!