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Such jobs are competitive to get and in short supply, so it&#8217;s best to start looking early in your senior year.<\/p>\n<p>Here are links to tips that others have compiled over the years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Matt Coleman&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IFTO5jsZIBc9DK6NXYP5c7v18tyHAnobfJznTtgdc7Y\/edit?tab=t.0\">Resource Guide for Applying to Post-Graduate Psychology Research Positions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>APA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/ed\/precollege\/psn\/2025\/02\/post-bacc-research-position\">official guide to finding paid post-bacc positions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Daniel Choi&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/osf.io\/29kx7\/files\/hx8uz\">Finding Post-Bac Jobs guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And below is a table compiling different sources for finding post-bac jobs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Other tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can also use a more traditional job search platform and use keywords such as &#8220;psychology research&#8221;, &#8220;lab manager&#8221;, &#8220;research assistance&#8221;, &#8220;research coordinator&#8221;, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Many research labs are also located within hospitals and universities, so looking at hospital\/university specific job boards can be an unexpected place to find open research positions.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes professors who are active on social media will post when they are looking for a new lab manager.<\/li>\n<li>Even if you can&#8217;t find a research specific job, a job in a related field where you perform statistical analyses, coordinate events or large numbers of people, or work on projects involving science can be good starting points!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Good luck on your job search!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking to pursue graduate school after finishing your undergraduate degree, one of the best ways to prepare yourself and stand out from other applicants is pursuing a post-bacc &hellip; 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