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Our lab explores the human factors influencing food safety. We use interdisciplinary methods to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that impact food safety among food processors, growers and consumers and we develop educational interventions to improve compliance.

We offer opportunities to:

  • Conduct interdisciplinary research

  • Gain experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods

  • Contribute to impact publications and community outreach

Current Opportunities

GRADUATE STUDENT: RECRUITING NOW

Lab Introduction

Our lab explores the human factors influencing food safety. We use interdisciplinary methods to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that impact food safety among food handlers, and we develop educational interventions to improve compliance.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Interested in human factors research
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Team Player: We appreciate communication skills and teamwork
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • (Preferred) Experience with Excel. Some Knowledge of SPSS or similar software is a plus
  • (Preferred) Strong writing skills

Eligibility

Graduating students or those with a bachelor’s degree who can start in the Summer or Fall 2026.

RESEARCH INTERNS: RECRUITING NOW

Lab Introduction

Our lab explores the human factors influencing food safety. We use interdisciplinary methods to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors that impact food safety among food handlers, and we develop educational interventions to improve compliance.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Graduate students in statistics, data science, or related fields
  • Familiar with SPSS, R, SAS, or similar software
  • Familiar with design of experiment is a plus
  • Team Player: We appreciate communication skills and teamwork

What you will be doing:

Working with other graduate students in research projects, from experimental design, data collection, to data analysis and report writing.

Benefits

  • Gain hands-on research experiences! Hours: 10-20 hours/week
  • This position is open in the Summer and can continue into the Fall semester based on interest and performance.

If you are interested, please send your resume to Dr. Betty Feng at yfengchi@purdue.edu