The fields of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience have traditionally been made up mostly of white male researchers. Over recent decades, the representation of women, members of racial minority groups, and people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds has increased; however, they remain underrepresented in our field, especially in the upper reaches of the profession (e.g., Professors, Editors), and they are faced with numerous additional obstacles (e.g., lower salaries). For reasons of fairness and richness of perspectives, as a lab, we are committed to gender, racial, and socioeconomic equity, and we strive to provide an inclusive environment that celebrates our differences, and provides support for the diverse challenges faced by each individual. We pledge to pursue these goals by promoting the recruitment, training and recognition of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and by educating ourselves about the numerous biases and barriers to successful scientific careers that they face.

Our need for undergraduates can vary, but if you interested in joining our lab as a research assistant, do please reach out to us at tobias.egner@duke.edu!