Interested in joining our lab?
🧠 Thank you for your interest in being a part of our research team! We are seeking dedicated Research Assistants (RAs) who will help conduct lab research and then go on to pursue amazing science and related careers!
‼️Please note that successful applicants will likely be those considering graduate school or MD-PhD programs (even if not 100% sure, that's OK!) and who have completed psychology and/or neuroscience coursework. For more info, visit the Training and Teaching page.
☕ Once you have filled out the Google form using the button below, please send us an email at scoop.lab.utexas@gmail.com with the subject title “Prospective SCOOP Lab RA: Your Name” and a little blurb about you (year, major, interests). We will review your Google form submission and will be in touch about whether we think you are a good fit for the lab!
👩🔬 Note: We are looking for RAs beginning Fall 2025.
For prospective PhD students, please note that Dr. Cooper is currently only accepting students from the UT Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. For prospective psychology students, particularly those interested in clinical and cognitive psychology, he is available to co-mentor with UT Dept. of Psychology faculty on a case-by-case basis.
Check back here closer to Fall 2025 to see if Dr. Cooper will be taking a graduate student this upcoming (2026) cycle.