Join The Lab

Our work wouldn't be possible without the contribution of the outstanding undergraduates, graduate students, and staff members who are part of the Infant Communication Lab. Each member of the lab brings a unique set of skills and interests, and we work as a team to ensure that our research is of the highest quality. We also have lots of fun! We are looking for bright, committed individuals to join us.

Join the Lab as an Undergraduate Research Assistant.

Undergraduate students can become involved in the lab in a variety of different ways. Eligible students can earn course credit by signing up for Directed Research through Psychology Advising. We also hire undergraduate work study students and can sometimes hire undergraduate student employees on an hourly basis. Click here for more information.

Join the Lab as a Graduate Student.

We welcome applications from outstanding students who are dedicated to research and to learning more about communicative development in typically-developing and at-risk infants and toddlers. Please consult the University of Pittsburgh Psychology Department web page for instructions on how to apply, and feel free to let Dr. Jana Iverson know that you are interested in applying.

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ICL Mission and Values

At the Infant Communication Lab, we investigate motor, social, and linguistic communication in typically developing children and children who are at heightened risk for autism.  With dedication, creativity and collaboration, we seek to advance the knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.  We foster a learning environment where communication, responsibility, positive attitudes, and quality are the pillars of our work.  We strive to conduct ourselves with integrity and respect, and we are thankful for the family participants who make our research possible. We envision a world where the pursuit of knowledge is endless, and where individuals with autism and their families have the support that they need.

The following values serve as guiding principles for our work in society, with our research participants, and with one another:

Guidelines for Undergraduates