For Undergraduate Students
We are actively recruiting undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience for the Fall 2026 semester!
Please download and complete our URA application. Once finished, please email us at birchlabgroup@gmail.com, and the additional emails mentioned at the bottom of the URA application so that we can see your message as quickly as possible.
From there, we’ll determine whether you may be a good fit for the lab (and whether the lab is a good fit for you). Applicants with potential fit will receive an interview with a lab leader (e.g., graduate student or faculty).
For more information, read our Undergraduate RA FAQ (PDF) (file coming soon).
For Graduate Students
Dr. Schwartz-Mette sometimes reviews Clinical Psychology Ph.D. applications. The UB Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program follows a Clinical Scientist model, meaning that we have strong clinical training that is secondary to research training. The program is accredited by APA and PCSAS. For more info, take a look at our Graduate RA FAQ.
Dr. Schwartz-Mette will not be reviewing Ph.D. applications in Fall 2026 for matriculation in Fall 2027.
Dr. Schwartz-Mette sometimes reviews Master’s (MA) in Psychology applications. This program is mentor-based with flexible coursework and prepares students for success in research, education and professional fields where understanding behavior makes a difference.
Dr. Schwartz-Mette will not be reviewing Ph.D. applications in Fall 2026 for matriculation in Fall 2027.
Applicants who are interested in developmental psychopathology and peer relationships would be typically be a good match. Although most successful applicants will have research goals directly in line with the current focus of the lab, it also is possible that an applicant will have a research interest that compliments our existing work and may even take it in a new direction. Generally speaking, successful applicants are excited about research careers in which they can contribute to basic and applied clinical science.
For more information, read our Graduate RA FAQ (PDF) (file coming soon).
For Lab Staff Positions (e.g., Masters-Level Professionals, Post-Baccalaureate Researchers)
The BIRCH Lab is not currently hiring any Lab Staff. As grant funding can change quickly, we may be hiring in the near future. Feel free to check back here for more information!
If you are a Post-Baccalaureate (graduated with a bachelor’s degree) and looking to gain more research experience for your application to graduate school, we may consider volunteer post-bacc positions. If you are interested, please email birchlabgroup@gmail.com, and CC: rmette@buffalo.edu, so that we can see your message as quickly as possible.
In your email please include: Name, Pronouns (if comfortable), Year Graduated, and Why You’re Interested. From there, we’ll determine whether you may be a good fit for the lab (and whether the lab is a good fit for you). Applicants with potential fit will receive an interview with a lab leader (e.g., graduate student or faculty).