Where do research psychologists work?

Research psychologists work in many different fields, depending on their areas of expertise and interests. With a master’s degree, you may find a job at a large research university where you will work in a lab under a lead psychologist. With a doctorate, you may become a professor and lead a lab or research team. You may also have graduate students who help you with your research. Other research psychologists choose to go into industry, in fields such as advertising, media, technology, and economics.