University of Minnesota,
College of Education and Human Development,
Department of Family Social Science
Join the Team
Dr. Sun is actively looking for students who have strong interests and backgrounds in working at the intersections of family dynamics (family systems processes), adolescent and young adult development (achievements & well-being), methodologies and data sciences.
Prospective Ph.D. Students
Dr. Sun has fully funded Ph.D. positions in the Department of Family Social Science, College of Education and Human Development, at University of Minnesota, starting Fall 2025.
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Strong and self-motivated candidates with ANY of the following qualifications would be particularly encouraged to apply: (1) prior experience in studying family systems, adolescent/young adult development, technology & media contexts, cultural contexts, and/or education; (2) knowledge in longitudinal data analysis, time-series analysis, applied data science and machine learning; (3) skills in programming.
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If you are interested in working with Dr. Sun, you are encouraged to apply to the FSoS PhD program and mention her in your statement. Feel free to contact her via email with the title “Prospective PhD Student” and include the following information: (1) your CV; (2) a copy of your transcripts; (3) a brief description of your background and research interests; and (4) representative publications or writing samples if available. Dr. Sun will reach out if there is a potential fit.
Undergraduate and Master Students
Dr. Sun is excited to work with undergraduate and master’s students at UMN who are interested in her research. Projects are always available for students with backgrounds or interests in any of the following areas: family dynamics, adolescent and young adult development, technology and families, cultural contexts for family processes, or applied data science and machine learning. Funding is possible but not guaranteed.
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If you are interested in working with Dr. Sun, feel free to contact her via email with the title “Prospective Undergraduate/Master Student at UMN” and include the following information: (1) your CV; (2) a copy of your transcripts; (3) a brief description of your background and research interests. Dr. Sun will reach out if there is a potential fit.
Visiting Students and Scholars
Dr. Sun might be able to host visiting students (undergraduate or graduate) and scholars depending on research interests and funding situations.
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Interested individuals may contact Dr. Sun via email with the title “Prospective Visiting Students/Scholars” and include the following information: (1) your CV; (2) a copy of your transcripts (if student); (3) a brief description of your background and research interests; and (4) representative publications or writing samples if available.
Address
McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN, 55108