Our research integrates psychology, statistics, genetics, and biology. Graduate student applicants should have substantive interests in conducting research on the classification and underlying causes of psychopathology, personality, and neurocognitive functions. Specifically, a strong interest in disentangling and characterizing genetic and environmental influences on personality, neurocognition, and psychopathology is key, as we use quantitative genetic and molecular genetic methods extensively in my lab.
We use a variety of sophisticated statistical analytic methods on very large datasets, so a strong statistical background and keen interest in further developing one’s quantitative reasoning and skills is paramount. Graduate students in my lab are expected to contribute to ongoing research projects, as well as to develop their own research program under my mentorship.
We welcome lab members from diverse backgrounds. In an effort to reduce mental health disparities, we are actively extending our studies and research findings to examine sex differences and similarities and differences across demographic backgrounds. Thus, an interest in and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is key.