Student Opportunities

Tasks vary from person to person and by semester depending on ongoing projects in the lab. Examples include assisting with: literature reviews, manuscript preparation, grant preparation, study recruitment, participant screening, survey programming, maintaining the lab reference library. Tasks are assigned based on student interests and demonstrated competency.

We ask that RAs dedicate at least 10 hours per week to working with the lab. This typically involves 9 scheduled lab hours and a 1-hour weekly lab meeting. We require RAs to commit to at least two consecutive semesters of work with the lab.

Yes, students often obtain course credit for work in the lab. We ask that you research this process with your department/degree program. Credit can be obtained through various departments/courses and are not restricted to HPEB or the Arnold School of Public Health.

We encourage students to research funding opportunities with the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of South Carolina or your respective institution. In the past, students have qualified for various types of Magellan Grants (e.g., Journey, Mini-Magellan, Scholar) and funding from the South Carolina Honors College. 

We accept these students on a case-by-case basis. Students should have detailed information prepared about competencies that need to be met by the field placement.

We are located on the fifth floor of the Discovery Building at 915 Greene St in Columbia, South Carolina. We have designated computer workstations available for students to use for lab activities.

We prefer that RAs work in person as much as possible but offer remote opportunities for RAs who demonstrate motivation and consistency in their work.