Graduate Student Openings

Dr. Elhai typically accepts one first-year psychology graduate student into his Research Lab each year. Students applying to the University of Toledo’s Clinical or Experimental Psychology Ph.D. programs interested in working in the Lab should contact Dr. Elhai to inquire about possible lab involvement (conference call/in-person discussion would happen only after formal interview invitation). Graduate students receive a stipend and full tuition waiver. Graduate students are expected to attend classes and work in the lab in-person; fully remote work is not possible.

Graduate students who work with Dr. Elhai begin involvement in scientific research with the Lab during their first semester of graduate work. They assist with ongoing research conducted within the Lab. In conjunction with Dr. Elhai, over their four to five years of graduate study, they develop and execute a master's thesis (if applicable) and doctoral dissertation. And they conduct additional scientific studies for presentation at national/international conferences and publication in scientific journals with Dr. Elhai. There are also opportunities to work in the Anxiety and Stress Lab, with which Dr. Elhai is affiliated. 

Graduate student applicants should be: a) motivated and interested in collaborating on high-quality scientific research and publishing the results, b) interested in a research area that is related to one or more of Dr. Elhai's research objectives, and c) energetic and productive in collaborating on research.

A video introduction to Dr. Elhai’s lab can also be viewed.

For students considering applying to work with Dr. Elhai, who are not familiar with Toledo, some information about the City of Toledo is available. 

Undergraduate Student Openings

Dr. Elhai occasionally accepts undergraduate students (including undergraduate honors students) to volunteer in his research lab. It is expected that volunteering in the lab will occur locally in the Toledo area; fully remote work will not be considered. To apply, contact Dr. Elhai. Make sure to provide some information about yourself, including your University of Toledo Rocket ID number (if you have one), and your academic experience.

Research Assistant Openings

Dr. Elhai sometimes accepts research assistants into the lab - individuals who are not currently students. However, at the present time Dr. Elhai does not have funding to provide salary to research assistants. Thus, such experience would need to be a volunteer experience. It is expected that volunteering in the lab will occur locally in the Toledo area; fully remote work will not be considered.

Visiting Scholar Openings

Dr. Elhai occasionally accepts visiting scholars to volunteer in his research lab (typically for 3-12 months), provided that they have their own funding for living expenses to support their research stay. Visiting scholars must be able to speak and understand English adequately. Dr. Elhai and the University of Toledo can assist overseas scholars in obtaining a valid U.S. visa to support their research stay. To apply, contact Dr. Elhai.