Julia Norman
About Julia Norman
Julia Norman is a Research Assistant with extensive experience in psychology and education, having worked at institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. She focuses on research related to PTSD, depression, and suicidality, and has a strong academic background in psychology from various universities.
Current Work at Yale University
Julia Norman has been working as a Research Assistant at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she engages in various research projects, contributing her expertise in psychology. Her work focuses on understanding complex psychological phenomena and aiding in the advancement of research initiatives within the institution.
Previous Experience at Brigham Young University
Julia Norman held multiple positions at Brigham Young University from 2014 to 2015. She served as a Research Assistant in the German and Russian Department under Dr. Kelling for one year. Additionally, she worked as a German Student Teacher and a German Teaching Assistant, gaining valuable experience in educational settings and language instruction.
Education and Expertise
Julia Norman has a diverse educational background. She studied at Yale University, where she achieved a degree in Klinische Psychologie from 2021 to 2022. She also attended Technische Universität Chemnitz, earning a degree in Sensorik und kognitive Psychologie from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, she obtained a Master of Science in Psychologie from Universität Leipzig from 2019 to 2022 and a Bachelor of Science in Psychologie from Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg from 2017 to 2019.
Research Focus and Projects
Julia Norman's research interests include depression, suicidality, and PTSD, particularly in contexts involving sexual violence, miscarriages, or migration. She has investigated the impact of maternal abuse history on intergenerational attachment and emotion regulation at the Affect Regulation and Cognition Lab. Her work aims to deepen the understanding of psychological processes and contribute to the field of clinical psychology.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Julia Norman gained practical experience through various internships and assistant roles. She worked as a Student Intern at Universitätsklinikum Leipzig in 2020 and as a Clinical Intern at Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum Leipzig in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Studentische Hilfskraft at multiple institutions, including Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg and Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, where she contributed to research and academic support.