Field of Study:
Neuroscience and Psychology
Department:
Psychology/Psychiatry
Rank of Student:
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Desired Majors:
Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, and related sciences
Hours per Week:
6
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit,
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
mindfulnesslab@osumc.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
The OSU Mindfulness lab led by Dr. Anthony King is looking for motivated undergraduate students interested in gaining experience with clinical psychology research. The lab primarily focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for persistent distress, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression.
The lab currently has several projects ongoing and starting soon, including but not limited to:
1. Pilot study examining neural and clinical outcomes of Ketamine-assisted Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
2. Large-scale multisite neuroimaging data analysis project (ENIGMA-meditation) focused on studies examining the neural effects of meditation.
3. Mental health equity project for underserved communities in Columbus.
4. Collaboration with the State of Ohio Action for Resilience (SOAR) project.
Opportunities for undergraduates include:
• Self-report and biospecimen data collection from clinical populations
• Experience with fMRI and EEG
• Administration of screening questionnaires
• Data analysis
• Poster presentations and thesis projects
The lab currently has several projects ongoing and starting soon, including but not limited to:
1. Pilot study examining neural and clinical outcomes of Ketamine-assisted Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
2. Large-scale multisite neuroimaging data analysis project (ENIGMA-meditation) focused on studies examining the neural effects of meditation.
3. Mental health equity project for underserved communities in Columbus.
4. Collaboration with the State of Ohio Action for Resilience (SOAR) project.
Opportunities for undergraduates include:
• Self-report and biospecimen data collection from clinical populations
• Experience with fMRI and EEG
• Administration of screening questionnaires
• Data analysis
• Poster presentations and thesis projects
Required Applicant Information
An email with a brief description of your experiences, interests, and your resume/cv attached.
Required or Desired Skills
We are looking for undergraduate students in good academic standing majoring in psychology, neuroscience, pre-med, or related sciences. We prefer undergraduates who can commit to working in our lab for at least 2 years.
Faculty Member Lead:
Dr. Anthony King
Starting Semester:
Autumn,
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
6