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PROSPECTIVE POSTDOCS AND GRAD STUDENTS

We are looking for motivated graduate students and postdocs to join our research team! Click here for more information about our Human Factors & Cognitive Psychology PhD program, including the Concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience. If you would like to contact Dr. Lighthall directly, please send an email to nichole.lighthall@ucf.edu

**Dr. Lighthall will be considering PhD student applicants during the 2025-2026 admission cycle.  Applicants must apply to the UCF Human Factors & Cognitive Psychology Ph.D. program. 

UNDERGRADUATES

There are lots of exciting research opportunities for undergraduates in the AD&D Lab! If you are interested in working with us, please send a letter of interest to our Lab Manager at: lighthall.lab@ucf.edu.

Please include the following information:

  • year in program (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
  • majors, minors
  • desired length of research position
  • research interests
  • relevant skills/experience (e.g., programming, statistics, previous lab experience)
  • your CV/resume

*Note: One year commitment is required for all undergrad research assistants.