Workforce Recruitment Program for Students with Disabilities

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is returning this fall! WRP connects college students and recent graduates with disabilities with federal agencies seeking candidates for internships and permanent employment. Selected participants are included in a federal talent database for one year, allowing federal employers to identify and contact candidates based on their skills and qualifications.

Who is eligible?

Current undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities and recent graduates who earned a postsecondary degree on or after April 1, 2024, may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for the federal Schedule A hiring authority.

Strengthen Your Work Experience

By participating in WRP, you can:

• Get access to Federal Government jobs and internships nationwide. Employers can contact you directly about positions that match your skills and qualifications.
  
• Participate in career development activities. Take your resume and application to the next level.
  
• Expand your knowledge of Federal Government employment, including the Schedule A hiring authority for people with disabilities.
  
• Explore career and disability services resources at your school to support your WRP application.

Review the WRP Program Overview for Fall 2026 for eligibility requirements, application steps, and additional details.

Student registration deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026

The Feller Center Presents Suit Yourself Clothing Award

Need professional clothing for an upcoming career fair, graduate school interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Suit Yourself Clothing Award provides a one-time $200 award to all current BSOS undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need for professional clothing. The application is brief and easy to complete.

Dress to impress for upcoming professional opportunities, including:

• Career & Internship Fairs at UMD
• Federal Employer Sessions
• Intern for a Day
• View examples of professional attire

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline until available funds are exhausted.

*Please note: Students who have previously received a Suit Yourself award are not eligible for a second stipend.

Sponsored by the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning in BSOS.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

4th Annual Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience and Society Career Fair

 

The 4th Annual Career Fair in Neuroscience & Society provides a unique opportunity to learn from NeuroX experts, and to talk in small group breakout room settings with leading experts and practitioners in neuroscience and society. 

Last year the Career Fair had over 2,000 registrants. This year is your chance to join the community.

Register now to learn about how you can get involved and pursue careers in these fields. Learn about previous years of the Career Fair on our website.

Speakers and Breakout Room Leaders to be announced soon!

One Year MSc Research Program at the University of St. Andrews

Graduated (or graduating) and thinking about your next step? Interested in research?

Check out the Institute of Behavioral and Neuroscience (IBANS) at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. They have a 1-year research based master programs open, even with some funding! 

Feel free to mention Dr. Bierman sent you. 

https://ibans.st-andrews.ac.uk/projects/

Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant Positions for Brain Data and Behavioral/Metadata Analysis

INSPIRE Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, led by Dr. Nan Xu, is hiring two post-baccalaureate research assistants to support ongoing projects on brain dynamics, neuroimaging data analysis, and associated behavioral, clinical, and metadata analysis. 

These positions are ideal for recent graduates or master students who are interested in gaining research experience before applying to graduate school, medical school, or research-oriented industry positions.

• Project Focus: The selected candidates will contribute to computational neuroimaging projects that investigate large-scale brain dynamics across different populations, conditions, and disease/disorder-related datasets. The work may involve fMRI data, behavioral measures, clinical variables, physiological measures, and other associated metadata. Research topics may include brain dynamics related to neurological, psychiatric, developmental, or metabolic conditions, as well as physiological responses to experimental or naturalistic conditions. The overall goal is to identify brain-based computational biomarkers and understand how large-scale brain activity patterns relate to behavior, symptoms, clinical variables, and individual differences.

• Primary Responsibilities
• Organize, clean, and manage fMRI, behavioral, clinical, physiological, and metadata datasets.
• Assist with extraction and analysis of parcellated fMRI time series.
• Support analyses of large-scale spatiotemporal brain patterns and time-varying interactions among brain networks.
• Conduct statistical analyses relating brain measures to behavioral, clinical, physiological, or demographic variables.
• Help develop and maintain clear, well-documented data analysis pipelines.
• Depending on background and project needs, contribute to machine learning-based prediction or biomarker analysis.
• Participate in lab meetings and contribute to research presentations, conference abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, neuroscience, computer science, data science, psychology, statistics, applied mathematics, electrical/computer engineering, or a related field.
• Prior programming experience in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Strong quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work carefully with complex datasets and document code clearly.
• Interest in brain imaging, computational neuroscience, biomedical data science, or machine learning.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Prior research experience in neuroimaging, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, data science, psychology, statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative/biomedical field.
• Experience with fMRI, time-series analysis, statistics, behavioral data analysis, clinical/physiological data analysis, or machine learning.
• Experience working with behavioral, clinical, physiological, or metadata tables.
• Prior research outputs, such as peer-reviewed publications, preprints, conference abstracts, posters, or research presentations, are a plus.
• Position Details
• Number of openings: 2
• Position type: Post-baccalaureate research assistant
• Location: University of Maryland, College Park
• Start date: Flexible; earlier start preferred
• Preferred commitment: At least one year
• How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a CV/resume, a brief statement of research interests, and a short description of relevant coding and research experience to Dr. Nan Xu at nanxu@umd.edu. Please include “Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant Application” in the subject line.
  

Interested in grad school? Enroll in the National Name Exchange (Deadline: June 19)

Thinking about graduate school? You are invited to enroll in the 2026 National Name Exchange (NNE). Managed by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS), NNE helps students explore graduate education and receive information about programs and related opportunities from participating institutions.

Deadline to enroll: June 19, 2026

How It Works:

When you enroll, your contact information is shared with participating institutions. Those institutions may contact you with information about relevant graduate programs and related opportunities. Student information is deleted each March, so you must re-enroll annually to continue receiving communications.

Eligibility:

We encourage domestic undergraduate, certificate, and master’s students to enroll. Undergraduate students who enroll should have completed at least 60 credits with a cumulative GPA above 3.0. There is no fee for students or institutions to participate.

Benefits for Students who Enroll:

• Access to resources on applying to and succeeding in graduate school.

• Emails from participating institutions about graduate programs.

• Application fee waivers from some institutions.

• Networking opportunities and social media communities.

• Special access to virtual events for prospective graduate students.

How to Enroll:

• Enrollment link: go.umd.edu/NNE 

• Step-by-step instructions: go.umd.edu/enroll-NNE-2026 

• FAQ: go.umd.edu/NNE-faq-2026

Questions? Check out the FAQ, or reach out to Jessica Crosby (jcrosby@umd.edu) or CGS (nne@cgs.nche.edu).

Clinical Research Coordinator Opportunities - Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai

2 full-time Clinical Research Coordinator opportunities at the Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai, beginning in Summer 2026. 

 

1. Clinical Research Coordinator – Veteran Brain Health  

This position supports the Late Effects of TBI in Military Service Members (LETBI-MIL) Project, a longitudinal program examining post-traumatic neurodegeneration among U.S. military service members and Veterans. Responsibilities include conducting longitudinal follow-up interviews, administering cognitive assessments, and coordinating brain donation procedures. We are currently prioritizing applicants who are veterans, have experience working with veteran populations, familiarity with military culture, or a demonstrated commitment to military and veteran brain health.

• Application Instructions:
• Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Brittany Engelman at brittany.engelman@mountsinai.org:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample

 

2. Clinical Research Coordinator – Presciutti Lab

This position will support Dr. Alexander Presciutti on two psychosocial intervention studies for patients and their caregivers adjusting to brain injury (the Coma Family Program; COMA-F) and cardiac arrest (Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest; RT-CA).

• Application Instructions:
• Interested candidates should send the following materials to Alexander Presciutti at alexander.presciutti@mountsinai.org:
• Resume
• Cover letter highlighting your interest and relevant experience

The Social Learning and Decisions: POST BACC at UMD

The Social Learning and Decisions Lab at the University of Maryland, led by PI Caroline Charpentier, is hiring a full-time Research Assistant/Project Coordinator starting August–September 2026. The lab studies how people make social and emotional decisions, with a focus on brain processes, individual differences, and neurodiversity.

This role is ideal for those planning to pursue graduate school and offers hands-on experience in a NIMH-funded fMRI study. Key responsibilities include recruiting and testing participants, assisting with research projects, contributing to data analysis and publications, supervising undergraduate assistants, and managing daily lab operations.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience working with human participants (especially in behavioral or MRI studies). Programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) are a plus.

The position is full-time, in-person, and initially for one year, with possible renewal. Applications are due by May 15, 2026.

Link to SLD: https://sldlab.umd.edu/ 

Link to the application: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/caroline-charpentier-71431648_sld-postbacc-job-ad-activity-7455457854024679424-jiAR?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAY7MoIBElqwJPy4dtMN2X5pVQCqjq9d-xQ&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link 

MOCKTAIL 2026- An evening with the experts!

 

WHEN: Monday, April 20th, from 6-7:30pm

WHERE: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland

Engage in an exciting professional networking experience!

• Learn from accomplished professionals 
• Insightful conversations across industries
• Practice social etiquette skills

Students: Save your spot! Limited space available.

Please confirm your attendance by RSVP this Friday April 17th, 2026.

Hosted by the University of Maryland’s Academic Achievement Programs (AAP), the Thrive Center for  Essential Needs and the University Career Center & President's Promise.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES : Investing 101: Grow Your Money, Build Your Future

 

 

Tuesday, April 14th

Curious about investing? Learn the basics to grow money and build stability today.

• Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

• Location: ESJ 1202 Edward St. John Room

• REGISTER HERE (or scan the QR code in the flyer)

 

Careers in Neuroscience: Neuropsychiatry

Interested in exploring a career in neuropsychiatry? Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring professionals in the field who will share insights on career pathways, training, and real-world experiences at the intersection of neuroscience and mental health.

Date: Monday, April 13

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to learn more about neuropsychiatry, ask questions, and connect with experts. 

Register at go.umd.edu/NEURPANEL26

The NEUR Pop-Up Shop is officially OPEN!!

The Neuroscience (NEUR) program at the University of Maryland is powered by a dynamic community of students, alumni, faculty, and supporters who share a passion for understanding the brain and behavior. Through interdisciplinary learning, research opportunities, and mentorship, our students develop the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in medicine, research, technology, and beyond.

This year’s design features a brand-new look created by our very own NEUR Terp, Philana Hin, making this collection extra special for our community!

Support the NEUR community with our limited-time Neuroscience Pop-Up Shop. Proceeds help support student programming and initiatives within the neuroscience community.

The shop is open now and will close March 22 at 11:59 PM, so be sure to grab your exclusive NEUR MERCH soon!

Break Into MedTech: Careers, Conversations, and Connections

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time: 12:30-4 p.m.

Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland College Park, MD, 20742

Blurb:

Join the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices at the University of Maryland for two impactful panels featuring MedTech professionals who will share how they entered the MedTech space and what day-to-day life looks like for various roles. After the panels, continue the conversation through guided roundtable networking sessions with panelists and additional professionals. 

As a part of Maryland MedTech Week, this event invites participants to explore what it takes to enter and thrive in the MedTech industry — even without a science degree — and is open to the entire UMD community and the public.

Register at: https://luma.com/ffw9nvz3  or https://go.umd.edu/BreakintoMedTech

Spring 2026 Financial Wellness Workshop Series- March 10th

 

March - Charge Ahead: A Student’s Guide to Credit & Smart Spending

Learn smart credit habits to build a strong financial future—join us.

Date: Tuesday, March 10th

Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom 

Registration form: 

RSVP now to reserve your spot!

Charge Ahead: A Student’s Guide to Credit & Smart Spending

https://forms.gle/xiAAWYhbvd1jS9Ri6

PSYC Career Exploration Night March 3 | 6 - 8 p.m.​ (drop in)

 UMD Psychology Career Exploration Night

March 3, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m. (drop in) | Stamp, Colony Ballroom

RSVP & View Employers attending

Connect with UMD alums and organizations to learn about career path options related to human resources, ABA therapy, youth-based programs, advocacy, research, or business development at the Psychology Career Exploration Night. 

Professionals and employers will share job and internship openings and/or tips for breaking into psychology-related fields. Business casual attire is requested. Open to all current UMD students. 

Employers attending at a glance, read more
Active Minds

Ally Behavior Centers
American Psychological Association
Amigo Care ABA
Behavioral & Educational Solutions, PC
Capital Clubhouse Inc.
CARE to Stop Violence Office
Children's National Hospital Psychology and Neuropsychology
Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.
ESF Camps
EveryMind
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Helping Hands Family
Homeland Security Investigations
Ivymount
Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
Jubilee Association of Maryland
Kennedy Krieger
Metropolitan Behavioral Health Services
Montgomery County Public Schools
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maryland
Playtime Project
Service Coordination Inc.
Sheppard Pratt
TerpsEXCEED at University of Maryland /College Park
The Arc Prince George's County
The Latin American Youth Center
The Treatment and Learning Centers

Tidemark Intervention Services

Hosted by the Department of Psychology, the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, the Psi Chi Honors Society, the Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA), and the Transfer Integration Program for Psychology Majors (TIPS).

Postbac Fellow Opening - Integral Membrane Enzymes & Transition Metal Transporters

Are you looking to get full time research experience in structural biology/chemical biology/biochemistry, biophysics/cell biology before going on to Graduate school? 

We have an opening for postbac fellows starting immediately. 

Postbac Fellow - Integral Membrane Enzymes & Transition Metal Transporters

About the position

The Banerjee lab is (https://lnkd.in/erWqSaij) in the intramural program of the NIH. Our research focuses on understanding the chemical and cellular mechanisms of integral membrane enzymes and transition metal transporters and how their malfunction connects to human diseases. 

We use a combination of cryoEM, crystallography, in vitro biochemistry and biophysics and chemical biology in combination with cell biological experiments. We interact with numerous labs in the intramural program in supergroup meeting settings. Thus, trainees get a wide exposure to diverse areas in biomedical science, besides gaining a deep expertise in their own specific project area

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is HIRING

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) at University of Maryland, College Park has full-time opportunities:

• Verification Specialist
• Bilingual Verification Specialist (Spanish/English) 

2yr paid Neurobiology Post-Bac program at Harvard

Neuroscience students graduating this spring are encouraged to check out the Harvard Program in Neuroscience Post-Baccalaureate Program (PiNBAC). 

PiNBAC is a two-year training program consisting of mentored laboratory research and professional development activities to prepare trainees with limited previous research experience to successfully enter PhD programs in neuroscience.

 

The application is currently open and closes on January 15, 2026. 

 

The next virtual open house will take place on December 19, 2025, from 2PM-3PM EST. 

Students can click here to register and attend.

 

Applying to Medical or Dental school in 2026??

The Committee Process for students applying to Medical or Dental school in 2026

The Committee Process is structured, 1:1 support for students throughout their application year, and we have just opened it up for students applying in 2026.

To join the Committee Process, students must submit our Pre-Health Packet by February 16. The packet is similar to a mock application they work on to prepare before the real applications go live. Once they submit the packet, they'll get assigned an advisor who will work closely with them on their application.

Students can access the Pre-Health Packet by filling out our Eligibility Quiz, located here. 

We do have a cost associated with the packet($120), but we can waive or refund that for any student that indicates the cost would be an obstacle. They can email preprof@umd.edu to request a fee waiver.

Considering MD/PhD?: Pre-Health Advising

HPAO is hosting a virtual session on November 12 with two alums at both ends of MSTP programs (M1 and M4 post-graduate school) to talk about what is different about applying to an MD/PhD program.

While the session is called Are you Ready to Apply MD/PhD, it will be very valuable even if you know that you are not ready and will be applying at a later date.

Are You Ready to apply to an MD/PhD program workshop Wednesday, November 12·5:00 – 6:00pm 

Please click on the registration link for the MD/PhD session to register.