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Current Openings in the Behavioral Pharmacology Lab

Graduate Students

 Prospective students interested in graduate training at UTEP and working in the Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory can click the below link to access the UTEP Psychology Department application page. ​Please contact Dr. Serafine prior to application submission if you have any questions about our  lab specifically, ahead of applying to the graduate program. Slots for graduate students are limited, and subject to the UTEP admissions process. General questions about the graduate programs in Psychology at UTEP can be directed to [email protected]
UTEP Graduate Studies in Psychology

Undergraduate Students

We accept applications year round for research volunteers;  however, we do not always have space. Interested UTEP undergraduate students should complete an application form (below). Please submit your application no later than August 15 2025 to be considered for a research volunteer position during Fall 2025. Applications submitted after that deadline will be reviewed based on remaining available spots on a rolling basis. Selected finalists will be invited to interview mid-late August.

​A minimum of 10 hours a week is expected, though 20 hours a week is strongly recommended. Due to the demanding time commitment associated with working in a behavior lab, we typically do not accept students beyond their freshman or sophomore year at the time of application. However, all completed applications will be considered. We do also review applications from recent college graduates who are taking a gap year/time off before applying to graduate or medical school, or current medical students who live in El Paso. You do not need to be enrolled at UTEP to be eligible to volunteer, but there are no remote opportunities at this time (so you do need to be available in the El Paso area). 
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Not in college yet but interested in gaining research experience? El Paso area high school students are welcome to reach out to Dr. Serafine about opportunities too! Email her at [email protected] for more information. 
We are an equal opportunity laboratory, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
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Career Development Resources

Interested in a career in STEM but not sure how to prepare? Below are some really helpful resources for those thinking about career planning, medical or graduate school training, and more: 

Helpful Blog Posts 

UTEP Resources

Should I go to medical school or grad school?
UTEP Career Center
Should I apply for grad school?
Career Fairs & Workshops
How to apply for grad school
What can I do with a graduate degree?

STEM Career Planning Tools

UTEP Graduate Degrees & Deadlines
AAAS STEM Individual Development Plan
What is an Individual Development Plan?

Funding Opportunities for UTEP Trainees

All UTEP students (graduate and undergraduate) are encouraged to set up an appointment with the UTEP Office of Fellowships & Awards to learn about more opportunities. However, a select few opportunities and links are also provided below.  
UTEP Office of Fellowships & Awards

Graduate Student Funding

UTEP Graduate Funding Opportunities
External Funding Opportunities for Grad Students

Graduate Student Training Programs at UTEP

UT LSAMP Program
UTEP RISE Graduate  program

Graduate Training in Neuroscience outside of UTEP

Neuroscience PhD Program Openings

Undergraduate Student Training Programs

UTEP BUILDing SCHOLARS Program
UTEP RISE Undergraduate Program
UTEP MARC Program
UTEP MERITUS Progam
UTEP SURPASS Summer Program
Non-UTEP students should consider the UTEP SMART:MIND summer fellowship (below), or contact Dr. Serafine directly for additional opportunities.
UTEP SMART:MIND Summer Program

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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: ​9157476566

Physical Address: 
​Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory
Department of Psychology
University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave, El Paso, TX, 79968
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