Applications Open: SOURCE Opportunities
Are you looking for an on-campus job or volunteer position, and have interest or experience in research? The SOURCE has several roles open including office positions and undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) positions. See below the requirements and details for each.
Work at the SOURCE!
The application for both of these positions is open until April 9th by 11:59 PM. For more information about both of these roles, please see their application page and/or contact the SOURCE at ugresearch@syr.edu
SOURCE Peer Mentors
SOURCE Peer Mentors (SPMs) support students through the research process, from finding faculty mentors to applying for funding. This also includes assisting with office planning, outreach, assessment, and the SOURCE Ambassadors program. Undergraduate students in their second year or above who have at least two semesters of research experience are encouraged to apply. This is a paid position for the full academic year.
SOURCE Ambassadors
SOURCE Ambassadors are volunteers who help the campus community learn more about the SOURCE and hold interest meetings for students, as well as other forms of outreach. Ambassadors are undergraduate students in their second year or above who have at least one semester of research experience. This position counts towards the CFSA-SOURCE Graduation Cord.
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Research Assistant Postitions
These are paid opportunities to gain experience working on faculty-led research projects. Requirements and qualifications vary by position, so review these pages closely if you are interested!
Music Education- Summer ’26, Fall ’26
Professor David DeAngelis is looking for assistance with research examining demographics of music educators who pursue master’s degrees. This role includes policy research, data collection, organization and verification, and analysis support. Applications are due April 24th, 2026. See the Handshake posting for more information.
Research Assistants will work with Professor Jeeyoon Kim in examining college sports fandoms and character building through teamwork. This includes assisting with the faculty-led project as well as leading an independent project focused on a specific character strength and its link to sports fandom. Applications are due May 5th, 2026. Please see the Handshake posting for more information.
This project focused on marketing and audience engagement explores civic discourse in choral performance, through the example of We Hold These Truths– a choral performance premiering at SU in November 2026. Professor Wendy Moy is the faculty mentor for this project. RAs will create and manage social media accounts, develop a project website, design promotional materials, and more. Applications are due by April 17th, 2026. Refer to the Handshake posting for more information.
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