Why Join ADAPT?
Because we aim to produce timely and rigorous research on minority mental health and health disparities, being in the largest metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest affords us the opportunities to conduct community-relevant studies. As a part of ADAPT, you will be able to take advantage of the breadth and depth of our research program and the diversity that Seattle has to offer. You will learn skills in literature search and review, study design, participant recruitment and data collection, statistical analyses, effective communication and presentation. All of our current and past research team members are interested in research and health service careers, most of them have been contributing coauthors on scientific publications and presentations. You can expect to be an active member of ADAPT and receive direct mentorship from Dr. Lui. Having had research experiences will enrich your academic experience at UW or other universities. You will be a great fit for ADAPT if you want to make the world a better place through science and if you are intellectually curious, passionate about human psychology, and make a great team player.
Undergraduate Research Experience
Dr. Lui maintains an active research lab. Our productivity depends on bright, motivated, and conscientious undergraduate research assistants! If you are interested in developing critical thinking skills and gaining hands-on research experience in ADAPT, please complete an ADAPT Application and email it to Dr. Lui. This application asks simple questions about your research interests, professional and career goals, and other relevant information. Students who have completed PSYCH209 Fundamentals of Psychological Research are preferred. Students will be expected to commit to a minimum of 6 hours/week on average for one full academic year. Additional information about undergraduate research training available at UW can be found HERE.
Prospective Graduate Students
Dr. Lui regularly seeks to admit new Ph.D. students in clinical psychology. The Clinical Psychology program at UW is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. Additional information about graduate training at UW can be found HERE. You will be a good fit for the program and ADAPT if you intend to generate new psychological knowledge and use principles and evidence to better serve the community. In contrast, it is unlikely that you fit well with our lab culture if you plan on a predominantly practice-oriented career.
If you are research minded and motivated to inquire about clinical and multicultural psychology, contact Dr. Lui with any questions. Students admitted to the UW Psychology Ph.D. program may be eligible for selected fellowships. Given our research emphasis on diversity issues in psychology and Dr. Lui’s commitment to train and mentor students from underrepresented backgrounds, we especially encourage applications from those who come from various marginalized and minority backgrounds.
Dr. Lui will be reviewing applications for Ph.D. students in the 2023-2024 cycle. Applications are due on December 1, 2023.
Potential Collaborators
Collaborations and diversity in research expertise make for great psychological science. We welcome potential collaborations that will enhance the work we do. Dr. Lui collaborates with researchers on a number of projects that pertain to acculturation, discrimination, alcohol (mis)use, and psychological adjustment, as well as measurement issues across multiple academic institutions across the country. Please contact Dr. Lui should such opportunities arise!