Interested in Joining the BRANCH Lab?
PhD Students
Accepting applications for the PhD programs in Clinical Psychological Science (Clinical) and Brain Behavior and Quantitative Science (BBQ) for the 2026-2027 academic year
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Interested in joining the lab as a volunteer or for course credit?
Expectations
Commitment of at least 2 semesters for at least 3 hours per week plus a weekly lab meeting (about 1 hour/week).
I receive a large number of applications to join the lab each semester and the application process to receive a spot is competitive. I am generally only able to offer research assistant positions to students currently enrolled at KU.
Timeline
I typically consider applications shortly before the start of each semester. Please submit your applications by July 15 for consideration of a position in the Fall semester and December 15 for the Spring semester. Only current research assistants are invited to participate in the lab during summers.
Applications
To apply for a position in the lab, please email:
- a CV or resume
- a brief statement of your research interests and goals (including career or graduate school aspirations)
- a list of your possible available hours to participate in the lab during the upcoming semester
- whether you want to volunteer or earn course credit (PSYC 460, PSYC 461) for your activities in the lab
Dr. Amber Watts
Director, BRANCH Lab
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Fraser Hall
amberwatts@ku.edu