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Summer Interns 2026
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab is accepting applications for three paid summer research interns to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 8 weeks between the end of May and August 2026, with the option to work part-time. The position may be completed either in person (Louisville, KY) or virtually. Full-time interns will receive a stipend of $1,000, and part-time interns will receive a stipend of $500. Interns will contribute to ongoing projects in the lab while working closely with a primary mentor to develop an independent project. Applicants should carefully read the three mentor descriptions listed below and clearly indicate in their cover letter which mentor they would most like to work with and why. Applications are due February 1, 2026, decisions are expected by the end of February, and onboarding will begin in March; if interested, please email [email protected] with your CV and a cover letter specifying your preferred mentor.
Dr. Kimberly Osborn
Dr. Kimberly Osborn is a postdoctoral fellow in the EAT lab. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology at Oklahoma State University and completed her predoctoral internship at Duke University Medical Center. Kimberly has broad interests in the field of eating disorders, but she is particularly interested in the relationship between trauma and eating disorders. She has also done work related to food insecurity and treatment access among low SES individuals with disordered eating.
Dr. Rachel Torres
Dr. Rachel Torres is a postdoctoral neuroscientist in the EAT lab. Her work integrates wrist-worn biosensors with autonomic biomarker analytics to inform adaptive, machine learning-driven interventions for eating disorders, suicidality, substance use disorder, and spinal cord injury.
Zoe Hynes
Zoe is a second-year doctoral student. The focus of her research is weight stigma and eating disorders. She is interested in how experiences of weight stigma may contribute to engagement in disordered eating behaviors, and how emotions such as shame, guilt, and worry play a role in these relationships. Additionally, she is interested in access to care for eating disorders, including weight stigma and insurance/cost as barriers to treatment.
Research Assistant Professor/Research Scientist
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory is seeking full-time Research Scientist / Research Assistant Professor who will provide scientific direction and oversight of the EAT Lab digital treatment research team, serving as a liaison between the clinical and data science teams to translate evidence-based psychological interventions into accessible digital tools. This position would be an excellent fit for a mission-driven, team-oriented, experienced clinical scientist who may not want to independently direct and manage a research lab as sole PI, but is excited about taking on a collaborative leadership role to propel our lab's scientific mission, primarily by serving as PI, MPI or Co-I on grant submissions and large-scale projects. The start date is negotiable (ideally October 1st, 2025, or soon after), and the position can be hybrid (with some time working in-person at our lab in Louisville) or remote.
This position will have guaranteed funding for 1 year and will start as a Research Scientist with an opportunity to be promoted to Assistant Research Professor after year 1, contingent on funding and performance. After year 1, funding support would come from a combination of grants and contracts within the lab (we have a wide variety of ongoing support sources for our team members, including traditional federal grants from NIH, NSF, and contracts with foundation, industry, and nonprofit partners). It is also possible to write independent grants such as a K award. Teaching and clinical work is available as desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This PhD-level, research-track (non-tenure track) faculty member will work closely with Dr. Levinson to expand our lab's scientific portfolio by:
Minimum requirements are 1) PhD in Clinical Psychology or related field and 2) Licensed as clinical psychologist or license eligible. The preferred qualifications are experience with project and personnel management and familiarity with digital mental health tools.
Interested candidates should apply at this link by December 2, 2025. Please send a CV and cover letter (describing your interest and fit for the position, as well as how you intend to apply your expertise and experiences to forwarding the lab's mission) directly to Dr. Levinson ([email protected]) and copy Christina Barragan ([email protected]).
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory is seeking full-time Research Scientist / Research Assistant Professor who will provide scientific direction and oversight of the EAT Lab digital treatment research team, serving as a liaison between the clinical and data science teams to translate evidence-based psychological interventions into accessible digital tools. This position would be an excellent fit for a mission-driven, team-oriented, experienced clinical scientist who may not want to independently direct and manage a research lab as sole PI, but is excited about taking on a collaborative leadership role to propel our lab's scientific mission, primarily by serving as PI, MPI or Co-I on grant submissions and large-scale projects. The start date is negotiable (ideally October 1st, 2025, or soon after), and the position can be hybrid (with some time working in-person at our lab in Louisville) or remote.
This position will have guaranteed funding for 1 year and will start as a Research Scientist with an opportunity to be promoted to Assistant Research Professor after year 1, contingent on funding and performance. After year 1, funding support would come from a combination of grants and contracts within the lab (we have a wide variety of ongoing support sources for our team members, including traditional federal grants from NIH, NSF, and contracts with foundation, industry, and nonprofit partners). It is also possible to write independent grants such as a K award. Teaching and clinical work is available as desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This PhD-level, research-track (non-tenure track) faculty member will work closely with Dr. Levinson to expand our lab's scientific portfolio by:
- Collaboratively writing grants and scientific papers
- Leading and co-leading intervention, intensive longitudinal data, implementation, and technology development projects aligned with the lab's mission
- Providing clinical supervision to study clinicians
- Mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research analysts, and staff
Minimum requirements are 1) PhD in Clinical Psychology or related field and 2) Licensed as clinical psychologist or license eligible. The preferred qualifications are experience with project and personnel management and familiarity with digital mental health tools.
Interested candidates should apply at this link by December 2, 2025. Please send a CV and cover letter (describing your interest and fit for the position, as well as how you intend to apply your expertise and experiences to forwarding the lab's mission) directly to Dr. Levinson ([email protected]) and copy Christina Barragan ([email protected]).
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
Research Assistants
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab at the University of Louisville, directed by Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D., is seeking research assistants to join our lab! We are seeking highly motivated undergraduates to assist with research tasks, including data entry and management, administrative tasks, and lab organization for a variety of research studies. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and direct mentorship.
Minimum requirements are
1) An interest in clinical psychology, mental health, or related field,
2) Detail-oriented and reliable,
3) Ability to commit to 10 hours/week and at least two semesters in the lab.
Previous research experience and/or applicable research skills are preferred. This position will be best suited for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities will also be provided, including strong research experiences and the opportunity for advanced RAs to work on independent projects and present at conferences. Direct mentorship from multiple supervisors is also available in preparation for graduate school. Interested applicants should submit their application here: https://redcap.link/fuwewos2. Please attach a CV and at least two references to the application. We look forward to reviewing your application materials!
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab at the University of Louisville, directed by Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D., is seeking research assistants to join our lab! We are seeking highly motivated undergraduates to assist with research tasks, including data entry and management, administrative tasks, and lab organization for a variety of research studies. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and direct mentorship.
Minimum requirements are
1) An interest in clinical psychology, mental health, or related field,
2) Detail-oriented and reliable,
3) Ability to commit to 10 hours/week and at least two semesters in the lab.
Previous research experience and/or applicable research skills are preferred. This position will be best suited for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities will also be provided, including strong research experiences and the opportunity for advanced RAs to work on independent projects and present at conferences. Direct mentorship from multiple supervisors is also available in preparation for graduate school. Interested applicants should submit their application here: https://redcap.link/fuwewos2. Please attach a CV and at least two references to the application. We look forward to reviewing your application materials!
Social Media Intern
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab at the University of Louisville, directed by Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D., is seeking a social media intern to assist with the creation and publishing of social media posts on our lab Instagram, BlueSky, and Facebook accounts!
This position is ideal for – but not limited to – University of Louisville undergraduate students studying graphic design, digital marketing and/or related disciplines, who want to build their portfolio and have a particular interest in using their major skills to benefit the advancement of psychological research and mental health advocacy. The position may be entirely remote, depending on applicant location and qualifications. Social media intern will work closely with the EAT Lab team to plan and design posts that include advocacy infographics, team member spotlight posts, and study advertisements.
Ideal candidates have:
Application deadline is rolling and start date is flexible, with a 5 hour/week time commitment, minimum. While this internship position is unpaid, benefits of applying for this position include the opportunity to diversify an art portfolio, refine professional skills to boost resume qualifications, receiving a letter of recommendation for graduate school and/or future employment, and the opportunity to aid in fulfilling the EAT Lab’s mission of increasing access to eating disorder care.
Interested applicants may send their resume, a brief cover letter, and list of two references (along with any questions) to our Lead Study Coordinators at [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your application materials!
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab at the University of Louisville, directed by Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D., is seeking a social media intern to assist with the creation and publishing of social media posts on our lab Instagram, BlueSky, and Facebook accounts!
This position is ideal for – but not limited to – University of Louisville undergraduate students studying graphic design, digital marketing and/or related disciplines, who want to build their portfolio and have a particular interest in using their major skills to benefit the advancement of psychological research and mental health advocacy. The position may be entirely remote, depending on applicant location and qualifications. Social media intern will work closely with the EAT Lab team to plan and design posts that include advocacy infographics, team member spotlight posts, and study advertisements.
Ideal candidates have:
- Completed a minimum of two years (4 semesters) of undergraduate study
- A background in social media, marketing, and/or graphic design
- Proficiency in Canva or comparable online design platforms
- Familiarity with the field of psychology, in particular eating disorders
- A passion for mental health advocacy, increasing access to eating disorder treatment, and a willingness to collaborate with a large, multidisciplinary team!
Application deadline is rolling and start date is flexible, with a 5 hour/week time commitment, minimum. While this internship position is unpaid, benefits of applying for this position include the opportunity to diversify an art portfolio, refine professional skills to boost resume qualifications, receiving a letter of recommendation for graduate school and/or future employment, and the opportunity to aid in fulfilling the EAT Lab’s mission of increasing access to eating disorder care.
Interested applicants may send their resume, a brief cover letter, and list of two references (along with any questions) to our Lead Study Coordinators at [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your application materials!
