Applicants to the ACAT lab should have many of the following qualifications:

  • Ability to dedicate a minimum of a 10 hours a week, 1 year commitment to the lab.
  • Interest in robotics, video gaming, electronics, virtual reality, etc. Interest in studying human-animal & human-robot interaction.  
  • Interest in cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.  
  • Job experience working with animals (e.g., training).
  • Prior research experience via Research Methods and Advanced Research Methods.  
  • Computer skills (including Excel, SPSS, Photoshop, Digital Video Editing, Programming, HTML, SuperLab/E-Prime).
  • A good sense of humor and ability to collaborate with others.