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Any questions, comments, or concerns in general?

Yolanda Salgado-Vasquez, Ph.D.

Lead Researcher
(818) 677-4860
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330

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Research Assistant Applications

Thank you for your interest in applying to the CHD Lab!

The CHD Lab is currently: Accepting applications for Spring 2023!

  • Have an interest in culture, health and education research
  • Be an undergraduate or graduate student at CSUN (sophomores and juniors are highly encouraged to apply)
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Able to commit for at least one year

  • Minimum time requirement: 6 to 7 hrs per week
  • Attend weekly lab meetings (in Spring 2023, Wednesdays at 11am)
  • Communicate with research participants - Collect and manage research data (e.g., survey, interview, salivary biomarkers of health)
  • Assist with interview transcriptions
  • Assist with coding and analyzing data
  • Assist writing summaries of research findings via abstracts, posters or manuscripts
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Collaborate with lab members on projects

  • Attain research training in data collection and analyses using a triangulation of methodological techniques, such as survey, interview, and salivary biomarkers of health.
  • Acquire experience for entry into graduate programs!
  • Opportunity to present at campus-wide, regional, and or national conferences
  • Receive mentorship and professional development training (e.g., help with personal statements)
  • Network with lab members and faculty