Jobs and Studies

The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its CIRCL, Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. This position will be approximately 25-35-hours per week, in-person in Charlottesville, VA. The Laboratory Technician will assist the research team with the management of equipment, software, and data for several studies in the collaboratory. Learn more about the CIRCL Lab Tech position

The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for its CIRCL, Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. This position will be approximately 25-35 hours per week, in-person in Charlottesville, VA. The Laboratory Coordinator will assist with the implementation and management of studies in the collaboratory. The Laboratory Coordinator will have opportunities to learn interdisciplinary research methods in practice, be part of a dynamic team of collaborative researchers dedicated to studying contemplative practices and contribute to multi-author publications produced by the lab. Learn More about the CIRCL Lab Coordinator position

The Contemplative Sciences Center (CSC) at the University of Virginia is seeking motivated and passionate undergraduate and graduate students to join our team for the summer 2026 and / or the 2026-2027 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to CSC’s mission of advancing student flourishing, interdisciplinary research, and innovative programs that integrate contemplative practices into academic and community life. The student experience is at the core of our work, and your perspectives will directly help shape our programs and effectiveness on Grounds. Learn more about student opportunities and apply.

Join a Spring 2026 meditation program at the Contemplative Commons studying the link between meditation and environment. Must be 18-24 years old and have little to no meditation experience. Learn more and apply to the Meditation and Environment study.

The CSC research team seeks adults aged 18-70 to participate in a study exploring contemplative experiences in Virtual Reality (VR), sleep health, and cognitive flexibility. Learn more and apply to the Sleep, Dreams, and Virtual Reality study.