PhD Opportunity at the Psychophysiology, Health, and Stress Evaluation Laboratory The University of Texas at San Antonio in United States

The University of Texas at San Antonio is recruiting PhD students for the Psychophysiology, Health, and Stress Evaluation Laboratory (PHASE Lab) for the Fall 2026 semester. The PHASE Lab, housed within the Department of Psychology, investigates the role of stress and psychosocial factors in shaping physical health, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular responses to acute stress. Research in the lab explores how individual differences in personality, mental health, and social relationships influence both physiological and psychological responses to acute stressors. Students will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects, including those examining the interplay between mental health and physical health outcomes, and the mechanisms underlying stress-related health risks.

The lab provides a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Funding is available for admitted PhD students, though specific details are not provided in the announcement. Applicants must have a Master’s degree from an accredited institution (completed by the program start date) and a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The priority application deadline is February 1, 2026, before 5pm, and applications should be submitted via the university’s online portal.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Adam O' Riordan for further information and to review the PHASE Lab website for details on current research projects.

This opportunity is ideal for students interested in health psychology, psychophysiology, and the impact of stress on health.