Join the ART Lab

A strong interest in psychometrics and statistics is essential. Applicants should also be committed to community engagement, interested in working with underserved communities, and enthusiastic about team science. Although graduate students will take primary responsibility for different projects, they should be willing to contribute to work across the lab and support the projects of other team members. Because the ART Lab is new and its primary projects are still being developed, I am particularly looking for graduate students who take initiative, attend carefully to details, and reliably follow through on their responsibilities. Although no specific clinical or research background is required, applicants with prior experience with neuropsychological assessment, aging and AD/ADRDs, community-based research, performance or symptom validity tests, or database development and maintenance are especially encouraged to apply.

Yes, within the scope of the lab’s mission and program. The lab’s two primary projects will serve as the foundation for student research. Students will have opportunities to add components, develop related questions, and take aspects of these projects in new directions as their interests evolve. Applicants who already have a clear research direction are welcome, provided that direction aligns well with the lab’s ongoing work. At this stage, student-led projects should primarily extend or complement ongoing work rather than establish completely new research lines. Students may pursue interests outside the lab’s current scope through collaborations with other labs or mentors, provided they continue to actively contribute to ongoing projects.

I take a developmental and holistic approach to mentorship. I tailor my guidance to each student’s skills, needs, and goals, providing more structure early in training and supporting greater independence over time. I care about mentees as a whole and am invested in both their professional development and personal well-being. I aim to provide clear expectations, regular communication, and direct but constructive feedback. I view mentorship as a collaborative relationship and encourage mentees to communicate their goals, ask questions, and be open about the support they need. Together, we identify opportunities and areas for growth that are responsive to where they are and what they hope to accomplish.

Prospective PhD students must apply through the Clinical Psychology doctoral program in Wayne State University’s Department of Psychology and identify me as a potential faculty mentor. Application requirements, deadlines, and submission instructions are available on the program’s graduate admissions website.

Contacting me before applying is not required. I am unable to accommodate individual meetings with prospective applicants. However, you are welcome to reach out to let me know that you plan to apply or to ask specific questions that are not addressed here or on the Wayne State Psychology graduate admissions website.