Moore Accuracy Lab at Berkeley-Haas

Opportunities

URAP Program

We are always eager to collaborate with motivated undergraduate students who take an interest in research. The Undergraduate Research Associate Program at Berkeley offers a great opportunity for undergraduates to gain research experience. We seek research apprentices who can commit 10–11 hours a week for at least two semesters.

Testimonials

"The experiences and skills I gained as an undergrad research associate in Professor Moore's lab have been invaluable to me as a student, professional, and lifelong learner. The RA experience provided me with the opportunity to develop my quantitative skills through the cleaning and analysis of experimental data, my qualitative skills through diverse research and writing tasks, and my scientific instinct through the implementation of studies and the chance to participate in discussions on theory and experimental design. Even beyond the skill development, what makes Professor Moore's lab unique is that the lab as a whole is invested in providing you with a well-rounded research experience and the opportunity to stretch your mind and explore your interests within the social sciences." — Jonathan Wang, Data Scientist at Uber
"This lab provides the perfect opportunity to get exposure to research. During the year and a half I spent working in this lab, I earned research experience that not only helped me get into a PhD program directly after graduating from Berkeley, but also gave me the preparation I needed to understand the whole research process: from idea generation to data analysis. Professor Moore and Jenn Logg always encourage creativity and feedback on research projects and are open to exploring new ideas. When I decided to apply to PhD programs, Professor Moore and Jenn Logg worked with me to improve my skill set and supported me with in-depth meetings about the field and valuable insights about the application process. I am forever thankful for all they did for me during my time working in the lab. If you have any interest in pursuing experimental research as a career, this lab will give you the foundation you need." — Shalena Srna, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan

Responsibilities

Sample Learning Contract

A research apprentice will work with Professor Don Moore and his collaborators on projects surrounding forecasting, confidence, overconfidence, and leadership. Responsibilities include:

  1. Attend regular meetings and contribute ideas to the design and execution of projects.
  2. Help run experiments, including preparing materials, organizing data files, reserving lab spaces, and managing participants.
  3. Help with entry and analysis of data collected from experiments or classrooms.
  4. Present results of experiments to the lab group.
  5. Help with related work such as obtaining scholarly articles or preparing materials for experimental research, including reviewing a research area and providing a summary or critique.
  6. Review and critique scholarly writing.

Approximate time commitment: Meetings (2.5 hrs/week × 14 weeks = 35 hrs), running experiments (8 hrs/week × 14 weeks = 112 hrs), homework, reading, and other activities (2 hrs/week × 14 weeks = 28 hrs) — approximately 175 hours total, or 10–11 hours per week for the semester. Putting in the hours and remaining a committed team member will lead to a passing grade.

Participating in Studies

If you are interested in participating in studies at the Haas School of Business, you can sign up for our participant pool below.

Participant Pool Sign-Up