Research Assistant, NYU Langone, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

One position is open for a full-time research assistant to work with Dr. Courtney Filippi. Dr. Filippi’s research examines the neurobiology of anxiety by studying the developing brain from infancy through early childhood. To do so, my lab uses both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). Ongoing projects focus on how factors that are intrinsic to the individual (e.g., temperament) and early experiences (e.g., parent-child interactions) shape risk for anxiety. Much of our work focuses on the development of neural systems associated with infant attention and behavioral control. 

This position is ideal for a postbac interested in getting hands-on training in infancy research methods and/or learning about the use of neuroscientific methods with infants and toddlers. Research assistants will be involved in infant recruitment and retention, scheduling visits, collecting behavioral, functional MRI, and EEG data, supervision of undergraduates, and will receive training in EEG and MRI data quality control.

Flexible schedule on evenings and weekends is required. Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience, or related field. The position requires excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Prior experience working with children in a research context is preferred. The position is available beginning Summer 2024 and requires a two-year commitment.

Interested individuals should fill out this form and upload their CV. Questions should be directed to Amanda Waite, Amanda.Waite@nyulangone.org.

Lab Manager Position at the Brown Mind & Morality Lab

The Mind & Morality Lab (PI: Julia Marshall) is looking for a full-time lab manager! The target start date is July 1st, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received before April 1st will receive the strongest consideration.

For more details, please follow this link: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/details/Research-Assistant_REQ192495

*Position Overview*
The Mind & Morality Lab, directed by Dr. Julia Marshall, investigates children’s social cognition. The lab is especially interested in understanding how children learn to cooperate with one another. We work with children from around age 5 up until 12 in laboratory, public, and school settings in addition to working with adults through online data collection platforms.

The Research Assistant’s responsibilities will be multi-fold. First, the Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible for coordinating and conducting research with children. This will involve managing a database of families and recruiting families to participate in laboratory studies. Second, the position will also involve reaching out to schools, coordinating school visits, and maintaining relationships with these schools. Third, the RA will help with lab-related tasks, such as administrative duties, performing statistical analyses, developing lab presentations, and recruiting and managing undergraduate research assistants.

This position will allow for independent research on the lab’s research topics under the supervision of Dr. Marshall.

Lab Coordinator at UT Dallas, Developmental Neurolinguistics

Come join our amazing team of scientists and learn about how the environment plays a role in brain and language development in grade schoolers!

The Developmental Neurolinguists Lab at University of Texas at Dallas’s Callier Center for Communication Disorders, directed by Dr. Mandy Maguire, is seeking a full-time Lab Coordinator to work on a NSF funded project that investigates the impact of poverty on brain and language development.

This is an exciting opportunity for recent collage graduates interested in language development, cognitive neuroscience and/or the implications of poverty on cognition. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in continuing on to a PhD or MD as, if justified, there will be opportunities for authorship on conference papers and journal articles.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: participant recruitment, training RAs and supervising data collection, acquisition of EEG data from children and adults, basic EEG and behavioral data analysis and overall project management.

Minimum requires are:

  *   Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field
  *   At least one year of research experience
  *   Strong organizational and writing skills
  *   Experience working with children
  *   Some Spanish (written and spoken)

Preferred skills include:

  *   Fluency in Spanish
  *   Experience with EEG data collection, preferably using Neuroscan software
  *   Strong statistical skills
  *   Experience with Matlab and EEGLab or programming experience

The successful candidate will have outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral), proven reliability and attention to detail, the ability to work independently and oversee the work of others.

The position is full-time with benefits with at least a 2-year commitment. Starting salary is expected to be approximately $35,500-$37,000 per year. We plan to start reviewing applications shortly with the start date as soon as possible.

Because we study school-aged children, this job requires weekend and evening hours during the school year but the lab coordinator has flexibility in creating their own weekday schedule.

Please direct questions to Mandy Maguire (mandy.maguire@utdallas.edu). Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter (which should include a statement of research interests and a list of 3 references) to Kathleen Denicola-Prechtl (kmd130030@utdallas.edu). The official link is at: https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/25951

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Open Research Assistant Position at the Gaab Lab, Harvard University

WE ARE HIRING! Research in the Gaab Lab focuses on typical and atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adulthood, with a special focus on language and reading development and the role of the environment in shaping these trajectories. The lab specializes in developmental cognitive neuroscience within a preventive education and learning disability framework. We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support our team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education/Harvard University starting in the spring/summer of 2024.

Please see the specifics here: https://www.gaablab.com/open-positions and apply here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341#jobDetails=2003777_5341

Please also send a copy of the application to gaablab@gse.harvard.edu.

Full-time Lab Manager/RA Position at NYU

The Hartley Lab (PI: Catherine Hartley) in the Department of Psychology at New York University is currently seeking a full-time Junior Laboratory Associate to work on studies examining learning, memory, and decision-making across development.

The expected start date for the position is Summer 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in preparation for a graduate career. Application review will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A two-year commitment is preferred.

The Junior Laboratory Associate’s primary responsibilities include:
– Participant recruitment and testing (behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain imaging studies). Because we do developmental work, this will involve interfacing with parents and children and require occasional flexibility in schedule (working evenings/weekends)
– Data management and analysis
– Experimental paradigm development
– Lab administration including managing IRB protocols, participant recruitment activities, and training other lab members

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $38,000-$50,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications
Previous research experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or other related fields, and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

Additional highly desired qualifications include:
– Interest and/or experience in cognitive neuroscience research, particularly in developmental populations (children, adolescents)
– Strong computational, statistical, and technical skills (e.g. fluency with Python, Matlab, and/or R)
– Experience analyzing neuroimaging data

Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that includes a brief description of your research interests and relevant experience, a CV, an undergraduate transcript (unofficial is fine), and contact information for two references (no need to submit letters). We encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in science.

https://apply.interfolio.com/142391

New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New York University is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth (or related medical condition), sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, caregiver status, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. 

Memory research position at Univ. of Chicago

The University of Chicago’s Memory Research Lab (PI: Dr. David Gallo) is hiring a full-time study coordinator! This position is great for any recent Psychology or Neuroscience college/MA grads looking to gain more lab experience before applying to Ph.D. programs. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we are hoping to find someone who can start ASAP. More information can be found in the full job posting here: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Research-Study-Coordinator_JR25170-1

Research Asst in Autism Lab at Michigan State

The MSU Autism Lab in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is seeking 1-2 full-time, research assistants to begin around June, 2024.  The research assistant(s) will join a multi-site NIMH Collaborative R01 study, under the direction of Dr. Brooke Ingersoll (Michigan State University), Dr. Alice Carter (University of Massachusetts Boston), Dr. Wendy Stone (University of Washington), Dr. Allie Wainer (Rush University Medical Center), and Dr. Sarabeth Broder-Fingert (Boston University School of Medicine).

This community-based randomized controlled trial is examining the effectiveness of training EI providers to deliver Reciprocal Imitation Teaching (RIT) within the Part C Early Intervention (EI) system across four states (Massachusetts, Michigan, Washington and Illinois).

The MSU Research Lab, directed by Dr. Brooke Ingersoll, is focused on the development, evaluation, and implementation of community-viable interventions for children with ASD and their families.  MSU Autism Lab is a supportive and collaborative environment.  The research assistant will also benefit from broader training opportunities across sites.  This position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain additional research experience in clinical psychology before applying to graduate school.

The ideal candidate would have –

  *   Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline.

  *   Minimum of 1 year of research experience working in a research laboratory.

  *   Demonstrated interest in intervention research and experience working with children, especially children with autism.

  *   Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to manage undergraduate research assistants and coordinate with off-site collaborators.

  *   Strong computer skills, including word processing; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and SPSS software

  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  *   Ability to work 40 hours per week. Hours are typically scheduled between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday but may be required to work outside these hours (evenings/weekends).

  *   Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English are desired

  *   Experience with web design, database management, and video editing are preferred.

Applications are being accepted immediately.  We require a one-year commitment, but we will prioritize applicants who are interested in a two-year commitment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517821/research-assistant-i Job number:  933723 (Research Assistant I).

To learn more about the MSU Autism Research Lab, please visit:  https://autismlab.psy.msu.edu/

Developmental Psych Research Asst at Vanderbilt

The Exploration and Learning Lab at Vanderbilt is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (RA) to begin in May or June of 2024. The lab investigates how infants and young children learn through exploratory behavior. The RA will participate in all aspects of the research process and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of research activities in the lab. This position is ideal for those interested in gaining more research experience before pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science, or education. This is a one-year term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Department: https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/academics/departments/psych/

Lab: https://www.explore-lab.com/

To apply: https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/10005011/?utm_medium=jobshare

Application review will begin 3/13/24 and continue until the position is filled.

Please include:

CV

Cover Letter

Undergraduate Transcripts (unofficial accepted)

Pease send any questions to justine.hoch@vanderbilt.edu<mailto:justine.hoch@vanderbilt.edu>

Lab Manager/Research Assistant – NYU Lab for the Developing Mind (PI: Moira Dillon)

The Lab for the Developing Mind (https://www.labdevelopingmind.com/, PI: Moira Dillon) in the Department of Psychology at New York University is seeking a full-time Junior Laboratory Associate to begin early summer 2024. Please submit applications by March 1 for full consideration.

Areas of investigation in the lab include: early emerging knowledge about objects, people, and places; symbolic and abstract thought and reasoning in geometry; pictorial and linguistic production; and the relation between human and machine intelligence. The lab uses behavioral and computational approaches and tests participants ranging in age from infants through adults. The Department of Psychology at New York University offers a rich intellectual community in the developmental and cognitive sciences.

Responsibilities for the position include experimental design and stimuli development, running behavioral experiments with infants, children, and adults (in the lab, in museums, and/or online), participant recruitment, management and analysis of data, and lab administration (e.g., managing IRB protocols and training other lab members).

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $38,000 – $40,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Paid Summer Internship: Social Cognitive Development Lab at Yale University (PI: Yarrow Dunham)

The Yale Social Cognitive Development Lab (PI: Yarrow Dunham) is looking to recruit 4-6 highly motivated undergraduates or recent graduates with a serious interest in future study in psychology to work as research assistants this summer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Summer interns will support the lab’s work through a variety of tasks including conducting studies with children and adults over Zoom and/or offsite, participant recruitment and scheduling, study design, experiment facilitation, data management and/or entry, video coding, and more. Interns must commit to being in-person at Yale University for the entire duration of the program. Internship duties will include some data collection on weekends.

Time Commitment: Our internship program requires a commitment of eight full-time weeks to be completed between June 3rd and August 2nd, 2024. Note that preference may be given based on schedule fit and flexibility, and some weekend hours are required.

Funding: All interns will receive a $5,000 stipend.

Application Materials: Please prepare the following materials to complete the application form: 1) résumé/CV; 2) an unofficial academic transcript; 3) the name of one recommender (ideally, faculty) that may be contacted for a reference. All applications received by March 22nd, 2024, will be given full consideration. Apply through this link: https://forms.gle/ahR9jx6aQhwUX3aJ7