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Prospective Graduate Students

Dr. Ammerman is NOT reviewing graduate student applications for Fall 2025 admission.

Prospective Research Assistants

The ASSIST Lab is no longer recruiting Research Assistants. Please continue checking this page for updates.

Undergraduate or Graduate students interested in gaining research experience and exploring their interests can apply to work in the ASSIST Lab for course credit. The ideal applicant will:

  • Broadly, have interest in understanding and improving risk prediction for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB; i.e., nonsuicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts), daily life experiences of SITBs and how its impacted by interpersonal contexts.
  • Have strong communication, attention to detail, and team working skills.

If you’re interested in joining the lab, complete the application using the link below.

ASSIST Lab Research Assistant Application

For any questions about joining us as a Research Assistant, please contact the ASSIST Lab Manager, Megan McDaniel, at memcdaniel2@wisc.edu