randompsychologist Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Maybe this can be a thread for this sort of thing for all of us? I'll share what I know too... So, I am applying to PhD programs in neurocognition and I need some smart back ups. i'm afraid this cycle doesn't look good for me... My teaching load for the past year's been too heavy--I'm behind but trying to make the best of it. I really want something that will strengthen my research/analytical skills in case I'm rejected from everything. I finished a BA/MA program in psych a year ago so I don't want to do any psych masters programs unless they're Quant psych and funded. Sounds random, I know, but having better stats skills would be useful. Another MA may be a stupid way of going about it? Gah...I have no idea! Considering one Quant Psych MA and the post-bac fellowship at Duke. I don't know what else to do that may require an app before March. Maybe lab manager and RC positions? What chances do I have at positions like that at neurocognitive labs if all me research to date is behavioral (3 years, 3 posters, an honors thesis and an MA thesis). Currently I'm in a new lab (since May) and I should have some ERP experience by the time I apply to RC/lab manager positions? Anyone take a paid position? How was it? Any advice? I want to be in a challenging environment where I have lots of skill building work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa44201 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Any reason you wouldn't consider a funded Experimental Masters? You could take stats courses as electives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randompsychologist Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 For me, I don't think I want to because I already have an MA that required a thesis and my coursework was experimental heavy. However, if the course work is significantly different from what i've already done...I'll think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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