Mentor Areas
Kohler's research focuses on aging and health in low income context, and specifically in sub-Saharan Africa. Kohler is one of the key investigators on a large project focused on mental and cognitive health among older individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. A key characteristic of Kohler's research is the attempt to integrate demographic, economic, sociological and biological approaches in understanding differences in aging patterns in a global perspective.
Description:
Projects will vary, but will be focuses on primarily on aging, mental and cognitive health in sub-Saharan Africa. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Juniors and seniors with advanced quantitative skills are preferred.
Responsibilities include: statistics and data management in STATA; literature research; good organizational skills; and an interest in global health.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
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No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.