Research

My lab conducts research focused on Latinx children and youth’s experiences within cultural, family, school, neighborhood contexts and pays attention to the mechanisms by which these multiple influences predict their adjustment. Most of the work in my lab has focused on Latinx youth residing in the U.S. (Arizona, Pennsylvania, and California). Future research in my lab will expand to include a more in-depth understanding of school and peer experiences in Merced and surrounding communities during adolescence and middle childhood.
 
Research assistant opening

Currently looking for students with web developing skills, bilingual (not required); a limited number of research openings are available on a competitive basis. All openings are filled before the start of the semester. Applications for the summer and fall are due by April 15 and applications for spring are due by Nov. 15th each year. Contact Professor Bámaca for an application. Second-semester Freshmen and Sophomores are encouraged to apply!

Nature of work

Undergraduate research assistants will have the opportunity to be engaged in a variety of projects depending on their experience and interests. They will also assist with general lab-related tasks, including but not limited to library literature searchers and summaries; translations-back translations (Spanish-English) under supervised guidance, development of material (surveys, flyers, databases, codebooks), recruiting participants, data collection and data cleaning. More advanced students can have the opportunity to work with Dr. Bámaca and PhD graduate students on conference presentations. Assistants need to be very detail oriented, as well as capable of interacting with parents and children.

Expected time commitment

Students can volunteer or enroll for course credit. Students are expected to work a minimum of 6 hours a week (1 credit = 3 hours). A two-semester commitment is expected; summer (negotiable). Students should expect to attend weekly lab meetings.

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If you would like to join please email Dr. Bamáca at Mbamaca@ucmerced.edu