EUReCA! Student Assistant in Laboratory for Integrative Vision
The EURēCA! Student Assistants Program provides introductory opportunities for CU Denver undergraduates to engage in research and creative activities. Students MUST complete the EURēCA! Presentation and Quizzes in Canvas (30min) to apply for all EURēCA! positions. Register Here.
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Employer/Dept: University of Colorado Denver/ Department of Psychology
Supervisor: Carly Leonard, PhD
Job Title: EURēCA! Student Assistant in Laboratory for Integrative Vision
Job Location/Address: CU Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences / This position can be flexible with some remote and some on-campus components.
Purpose: This research assistant will contribute to a project in the Laboratory for Integrative Vision, which is located in the Psychology Department on the Downtown campus. This project investigates individual differences in visual attention and involves examining eye movements, which are small actions that are made throughout waking life to bring new information into focus. The student’s activities will provide experience with psychological research, particularly in the fields of human perception and cognitive neuroscience.
Position Description: The research assistant will conduct experimental research using eye-tracking technology to investigate individual differences in visual attention. The student will work directly with faculty member Dr. Carly Leonard and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Ryan Ringer. Learn more about the Laboratory for Integrative Vision.
Duties and Responsibilities: Duties will include reading background literature related to the project, assisting with running human participants, and participating in weekly lab meetings. After gaining experience in the lab, further opportunities to be involved with data analysis and research presentations will potentially be available as well.
Skills and Knowledge Gained:
- Problem solving
- Experimental design
- Data collection with human subjects
- Eye tracking skills
- Time management
- Protocol development and adherence
- Knowledge of research process
Minimum Qualifications:
- Psychology major or minor
- Strong interest and dedication to research
- Ability to work with others respectfully and effectively
- Ability to work with technical equipment and software and learn to follow research protocols
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of Research Methods, Human Cognition, Psychology of Perception, Neuropscyhology
- Interest in cognition, perception, or experimental psychology
Position Commitment: 5-15 hrs/week
Application Requirements:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Work-study is not required for this position, but is increases the number of potential hours. Complete 2025-2026 FAFSA or CASFA before applying and attach one of the following:
- Screenshot of email from Financial Aid stating potential work-study eligibility
- Screenshot of current 25/26 Work-Study award amount in Student Portal
- Statement on other status (e.g. international student)
Learn more about work-study here. Please note: work-study is not required for this position but increases work hours. Email undergrad.research@ucdenver.edu with questions about your status.
Length of Employment:
This position is available for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, employment may continue at Dr. Carly Leonard’s discretion. Please reach out to carly.leonard@ucdenver.edu with any questions. If both mentor and mentee agree, students can apply to continue with EURēCA! for a second year