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Undergraduate Students
We are no longer recruiting for Fall 2024. However, we may have openings for Spring 2025. If you would like to join the lab as an undergraduate research assistant, first email Dr. Witte to inquire about available positions. If there is an available position, you can email a completed application to Dr. Witte at [email protected].
Graduate Students
Prospective students with broad interest in suicidal behavior would be a good fit for Dr. Witte's lab, particularly those who are interested in comorbidity with trauma and eating disorders. Additionally, Dr. Witte is actively pursuing a line of research focused on negative mental health outcomes, including suicide, in the veterinary profession. Results from ongoing research projects in this area will be used to develop and test interventions in the coming years. Thus, prospective students with an interest in this topic are especially encouraged to apply, although an interest in this area is not required for someone to be a good fit in our lab. Finally, our lab is generally interested in developing and adapting brief and accessible interventions for negative mental health outcomes. We use both quantitative and qualitative methods to accomplish these aims; as such, students with an interest in qualitative methods are encouraged to apply. Please note that Dr. Witte’s research is primarily, albeit not exclusively, focused on adult populations. Therefore, if you have a strong research interest in child or adolescent populations, you may not be the best fit for this research laboratory.
Auburn's Clinical Psychology program follows a scientist-practitioner model, and as such, research is a key component of graduate training. Dr. Witte strives to provide opportunities for her students to publish and present their research while they are in training, and students are expected to be actively engaged in scientific pursuits. That said, consistent with the Auburn University clinical program's scientist-practitioner model, alumni from Dr. Witte's research lab have gone on to pursue both clinical and research careers. Dr. Witte is very open to recruiting students whose ultimate career goals are clinical in nature. Our program provides truly excellent clinical training, and students have the opportunity to work with individuals across the lifespan in our generalist program, regardless of the research lab they are housed in. Instructions for applying to the Auburn University Clinical Psychology PhD program can be found here.
Auburn, AL is a wonderful place to live and was featured in Southern Living for the "winning food scene." Additionally, Auburn University was recently ranked #1 on the Princeton Review’s list of universities with the happiest students. More information on local living conditions can be found here.
Mentorship Style
Dr. Witte takes an active approach to mentoring that is tailored to each student's individual needs and abilities. During the first year, graduate students are encouraged to take the lead on a research project in addition to developing a master's thesis proposal and assisting with other ongoing research projects. Students are encouraged to pursue research topics they are passionate about, and Dr. Witte is very invested in supporting student-led work. If student interests are outside Dr. Witte's immediate area of expertise, she has historically been able to help connect students with additional collaborators. Especially during the early years of graduate training, Dr. Witte provides intensive feedback and guidance with statistical analyses in addition to scientific writing. This feedback is provided during bi-weekly individual meetings, bi-weekly group meetings, and through email correspondence. Throughout the course of graduate training, students become increasingly independent as they gain the skills to become independent scientific investigators. Dr. Witte is also deeply committed to multicultural competence and humility, which form the foundation of her research, mentorship, teaching, and service work. Consistent with this, Dr. Witte aims to support her students as whole and unique people, and our lab values the importance of having full lives outside of the important work we do in the classroom, research laboratory, and clinic.
We are no longer recruiting for Fall 2024. However, we may have openings for Spring 2025. If you would like to join the lab as an undergraduate research assistant, first email Dr. Witte to inquire about available positions. If there is an available position, you can email a completed application to Dr. Witte at [email protected].
Graduate Students
Prospective students with broad interest in suicidal behavior would be a good fit for Dr. Witte's lab, particularly those who are interested in comorbidity with trauma and eating disorders. Additionally, Dr. Witte is actively pursuing a line of research focused on negative mental health outcomes, including suicide, in the veterinary profession. Results from ongoing research projects in this area will be used to develop and test interventions in the coming years. Thus, prospective students with an interest in this topic are especially encouraged to apply, although an interest in this area is not required for someone to be a good fit in our lab. Finally, our lab is generally interested in developing and adapting brief and accessible interventions for negative mental health outcomes. We use both quantitative and qualitative methods to accomplish these aims; as such, students with an interest in qualitative methods are encouraged to apply. Please note that Dr. Witte’s research is primarily, albeit not exclusively, focused on adult populations. Therefore, if you have a strong research interest in child or adolescent populations, you may not be the best fit for this research laboratory.
Auburn's Clinical Psychology program follows a scientist-practitioner model, and as such, research is a key component of graduate training. Dr. Witte strives to provide opportunities for her students to publish and present their research while they are in training, and students are expected to be actively engaged in scientific pursuits. That said, consistent with the Auburn University clinical program's scientist-practitioner model, alumni from Dr. Witte's research lab have gone on to pursue both clinical and research careers. Dr. Witte is very open to recruiting students whose ultimate career goals are clinical in nature. Our program provides truly excellent clinical training, and students have the opportunity to work with individuals across the lifespan in our generalist program, regardless of the research lab they are housed in. Instructions for applying to the Auburn University Clinical Psychology PhD program can be found here.
Auburn, AL is a wonderful place to live and was featured in Southern Living for the "winning food scene." Additionally, Auburn University was recently ranked #1 on the Princeton Review’s list of universities with the happiest students. More information on local living conditions can be found here.
Mentorship Style
Dr. Witte takes an active approach to mentoring that is tailored to each student's individual needs and abilities. During the first year, graduate students are encouraged to take the lead on a research project in addition to developing a master's thesis proposal and assisting with other ongoing research projects. Students are encouraged to pursue research topics they are passionate about, and Dr. Witte is very invested in supporting student-led work. If student interests are outside Dr. Witte's immediate area of expertise, she has historically been able to help connect students with additional collaborators. Especially during the early years of graduate training, Dr. Witte provides intensive feedback and guidance with statistical analyses in addition to scientific writing. This feedback is provided during bi-weekly individual meetings, bi-weekly group meetings, and through email correspondence. Throughout the course of graduate training, students become increasingly independent as they gain the skills to become independent scientific investigators. Dr. Witte is also deeply committed to multicultural competence and humility, which form the foundation of her research, mentorship, teaching, and service work. Consistent with this, Dr. Witte aims to support her students as whole and unique people, and our lab values the importance of having full lives outside of the important work we do in the classroom, research laboratory, and clinic.
Lab dinner at Dr. Witte's house
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Zoom Happy Hour During COVID-19
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Celebrating a successful internship match day
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Suicidal Behavior & Psychopathology Laboratory
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
