Entry 34: Job Application List for Spring 2024

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September 17, 2025

Working under moderate supervision, the Social Sciences Research Assistant 1 will perform the research activities of the Language, Autism, Motor and Behavior (LAMB) Lab with Dr. Rita Obeid. Responsibilities will include assisting with recruitment, data collection and data preparation, working with families, maintaining research records, and supporting the administration of surveys and interviews across projects. This position will work directly with doctoral and undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University as well as the principal investigator of the LAMB Lab. This is a one-year term position and may be renewed for up to two years total.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform research activities for assigned research projects in the LAMB Lab working closely with the lab study team. Current and future projects include investigating how cognitive and motor skills predict language abilities in children, including those with language difficulties; and examining societal perceptions of autism, aiming to improve life quality for autistic individuals and caregivers through education, stigma reduction, and culturally sensitive screening tools. Recruit and schedule participants for in-lab and online (e.g., via Zoom) studies. Collect data for ongoing and new studies with children and caregivers, in accordance with established protocols. (50%)

Data collection: administer language and motor standardized assessments with preschool and school-aged children (e.g., Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)). Work with families on completing surveys and questionnaires. Prepare data for analysis. (20%)

Maintain research records of assigned projects. (10%)

Perform daily project activities as assigned including project-related communication with community partners, literature reviews, and report preparation. (20%)

CONTACTS

• Department: Regular (weekly) contact with the principal investigator and study team to ensure the needs of the project(s) are addressed.

• University: Regular (weekly) contact with collaborators at other university departments and the staff of the department of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University to exchange information.

• External: Frequent contact with participating families for recruitment.

• Students: Frequent contact with undergraduate assistants and work with graduate assistants on study team to carry out research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 0 to 1 year of experience conducting psychological research (or closely related field) required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology or similar field required (social sciences).

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High degree of interpersonal skills and assertiveness to oversee assistants and contribute to study team.

• Highly organized with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Suite (word, excel), email and internet applications/systems, and some course work or job related experience with SPSS.

• Some statistical background/knowledge (e.g., SPSS) at the undergraduate level.

• Strong computing and technical skills.

• Experience programming experiments (e.g., Qualtrics, E-Prime, Eye tracking).

• Experience in effective recruiting and working with children and families of all backgrounds.

• Experience presenting research at undergraduate or professional meetings.

• Interest in psychological assessments (language, IQ, cognitive tests)

• Interest in learning statistical skills (quantitative and mixed methods).

• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment with team members and students.

• Ability to work under general supervision and seek out effective solutions for project-related issues.

• Ability to work closely with community-based agencies

• Ability to work independently when necessary, as well as in a group environment.

• Ability to maintain confidential information of participants, such as HIPAA and other sensitive information.

• Ability to meet consistent attendance.

• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

• Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.

Hybrid Eligibility

This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.

EEO Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodations

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of  Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For full job description and to apply, please follow this link: https://employment.case.edu/psp/ERECRUIT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=13942&PostingSeq=1 

September 12, 2025

I am hiring a full-time Research Coordinator (acting Lab Manager) to help launch the Minds, Experiences, and Language (MEL) Lab within the Stanford Graduate School of Education and Stanford Center on Early Childhood. Our lab studies children’s language experiences and brain development in the context of societal inequity, and the ways both children and their caregivers adapt to structural constraints they face. This is an exciting opportunity to be on the forefront of launching a brand new lab! 

The position is one year with the possibility for renewal, full time with benefits. The Research Coordinator is expected to work onsite at Stanford University, and with our community partners in the South Bay and East Bay. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 1, 2025.

This position is ideal for someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Education, Human Biology, or related fields, who would like to gain more research experience before potentially pursuing a PhD or exploring other education-related work.

More information about the position and the application is here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/research-coordinator-minds-experiences-and-language-lab-29067?et=3w5hpOXd7.

September 11, 2025

Posner Lab, directed by Dr. Jonathan Posner in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University seeks a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator beginning as soon as possible. 

Dr. Posner’s research focuses on neurodevelopment with an emphasis on MRI approaches to studying neurobiological correlates of mental illness and cognitive development. He is a principal investigator on three longitudinal, family-based studies aimed at understanding the influence of family history, psychosocial adversity and prenatal exposures on the development of neural circuits involved in executive functions and emotion regulation. 

Duties include:

• Serve as primary contact with research participants. Coordinate studies from startup through closeout.

• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol.  Assist in developing recruitment strategies.

• Coordinate collection of study biospecimens and processing.

• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects.  Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents.

• Ensure compliance with research protocols, prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.

• Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.

• Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains the inventory of human research specimens, primarily those requiring complex procedures.

• Enters and collects data, and develops data entry or collection SOPs or tools. May provide oversight or training to study team members collecting or entering data.

• Ensures accuracy and completeness of data for all studies, including those that are complex in nature. Recognizes data quality trends and escalates as appropriate. May develop tools for, and train others in, data quality assurance procedures.

Required qualifications:

• Must have a personal vehicle and be willing to drive for work-related purposes

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

• Phlebotomy training (or willingness to complete training upon hire) required

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills and the ability to work independently

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills

• Strong interest working with children

Desired qualifications:

• Previous research experience in the fields of Neurosciences and/or Psychology

• Native fluency in Spanish is highly desirable

• Prior experience working with pregnant individuals and children is strongly preferred

• 1-2 years of related hands-on experience in clinical data collection

• Previous work with human participants

 As position is currently pending approval, to indicate interest, please fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmrLpBIUfW3JPO5-D_2jlPtuSb6nmBlv84rtvBSbRG9h4wnw/viewform

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to jahanvi.nayani@duke.edu or susie.hong@duke.edu.

September 10, 2025

The Writing Skills Development Program at UNC Chapel Hill seeks a qualified candidate for a social/clinical research assistant position. The primary goal of this position is to assist with fidelity observations, data collection, data management, and records administration on the UNC Systematic Replication Project (Stephen R. Hooper PhD, PI) which focuses on professional development and writing instruction. 

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. 

• Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with teacher professional development.

• Experience with teaching or working in public schools.

• Previous research experience.

If interested in applying, please use the following link Research Assistant at UNC or email Edmund_Fernandez@med.unc.edu for more information. 

September 8, 2025

Under the supervision of the PI, Dr. Larisa Heiphetz Solomon, the Research Staff Assistant will support research activities in Columbia's Social and Moral Cognition Lab (https://columbiasamclab.weebly.com). Studies in the lab focus on how children and adults understand their social world. We are currently investigating how people in different age groups make moral decisions, reason about and interact with people who are different from them, reason about supernatural entities (e.g., God), and perceive the criminal justice system.

Please apply here: https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/a3f80f7d-6c41-4bf0-9769-149a6fe85906?lApplicationSubSourceID=. Applicants must submit a CV/resume and cover letter to be considered for this role. The cover letter should be 1-2 pages long and include research interests, past research experiences, and a list of three professional references (including names, e-mails, and phone numbers). Review of applications will begin on 11/1/2025 and continue until the position is filled.

August 11, 2025

University of Florida - Research Coordinator II

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536675/research-coordinator-ii

The person in this position will work closely with the principal investigators (PI’s) and the study team to facilitate all aspects of the EEG data collection, organization, and preprocessing.  This position includes IRB management, programming and running experiments; entering and processing data; working with technical software; troubleshooting technical difficulties; preparing rooms, computers, and research related equipment for testing; managing data quality control, documentation, ensuring data upload and back-up, working with the Psychology Department staff to purchase supplies and equipment, and maintaining general laboratory equipment include net maintenance, computers, and networks used for this project.

The person hired for this position will work with project staff to help schedule participants and ensure staffing during testing and will work with the larger study group to ensure procedures are being followed and data quality benchmarks are being met.  The person in this position will help train graduate students/undergraduates/staff on study procedures, and create/maintain training documentation and report research related outcomes for Dr. Scott and the Research Team.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS and a Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a related field and EEG research and testing experience with infants and children.  Preferred qualifications include excellent IRB management and organizational skills, database management experience, experience with study preregistration, computing and programming skills including experience using the Magstim’s EEG system (and Netstation), eprime (visual basic), Matlab, R, Excel and RedCap. 

1) Recruiting families and testing infants using EEG and eye-tracking methods, including scheduling, testing preparation, data processing and transforming and uploading collected data (60%)

2) Maintaining project timelines, schedule, staffing and data organization, completing data quality control reports and presenting reports to project PIs.  Implementing corrective measures if data benchmarks or quality control metrics are not being met (10%).

3) Programming and technical support, including troubleshooting technical problems or issues.(10%).

4) Assists with training graduate students/undergraduates/staff on study procedures, and helps create/maintain training documentation (10%)

5) Maintaining project compliance (IRB management and implementation) (5%).

6) Assists with preparation of progress reports and manuscripts, including performing literature searches, data analysis and creating figures using R, and formatting references/reports (5%) .

Expected Salary, negotiable based on previous experience:   

$50,000.00 to $58,000.00, full benefits included.

Required Qualifications:      

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS and a Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a related field and EEG research and testing experience with infants and children.  Preferred qualifications include excellent IRB management and organizational skills, database management experience, experience with study preregistration, computing and programming skills including experience using the Magstim’s EEG system (and Netstation), eprime (visual basic), Matlab, R, Excel and RedCap.

To apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536675/research-coordinator-ii

August 11, 2025

The SC Family Study is seeking a Research Specialist to join our team on a longitudinal NIH-funded studyfocused on aging in mothers who carry a fragile X gene mutation. This is a full-time, 2-year position with full benefits, with the opportunity to extend beyond two years. 

Position Overview

• The Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to conduct clinical research assessments with study participants. Specialists will be trained in a range of research methodologies, including administration of clinical research assessments of cognition, language, motor function, mental health, and physiology. 

• Work closely with families who have a child with fragile X syndrome, a genetic cause of intellectual disability and autism. 

• The Specialist will be welcomed to our active research group and will work in collaboration with the study PI and our team of Research Specialists, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Interest in gaining research or clinical experience related to aging, neurodegenerative disease, and persons living with neurodevelopmental conditions and their families.

• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

• This position may be a good fit for candidates who are considering graduate school and would like to obtain additional experience relevant to the fields of Psychology, Speech-Pathology, Genetic Counseling, Social Work, or Gerontology.

Apply here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190419

August 7, 2025

Ready to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world impact? Our Language Acquisition Across Cultures (LAAC) team at LSCP is seeking a dynamic Scientific Product Manager to drive the final year of our ERC Consolidator Grant project on language acquisition across cultures.

What makes this role unique:

 Apply product management methodologies to academic research – a rare opportunity to innovate at the intersection of science and strategy

 Work with an international team of researchers, ML engineers, and data scientists at one of Europe's leading cognitive science labs

 Drive high-impact deliverables: open-source code, curated datasets, and scientific publications that will shape the field

You'll thrive here if you:

 Excel at strategic planning and turning complex research goals into measurable outcomes

 Love coordinating interdisciplinary teams and breaking down silos

 Are passionate about open science and reproducible research

 Want to make a tangible impact on how we understand human language development beyond WEIRD samples

The environment: LAAC is a collaborative ~10-person team within the prestigious LSCP (ENS-EHESS-CNRS), and we work closely with the Cognitive Machine Learning team. International, supportive, and committed to both scientific excellence and cultural diversity.

This is more than a job – it's a chance to shape the future of language acquisition research while pioneering new approaches to scientific project management.

Ready to join us? Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eppNVuxp

July 8, 2025

The Early Social Development Lab at the University of South Carolina is currently hiring a Research Coordinator to support several NIH-funded studies focused on neonatal and infant behavior and attention for preterm infants and siblings of children with autism.

Our longitudinal research uses mobile electrocardiogram (ECG) technology to assess heart rate phases related to attention in infants and their caregivers during naturalistic social and non-social interactions. Study visits occur in the participants' homes. The Research Coordinator will be part of a collaborative team including 3-4 research coordinators, graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, psychologists, postdocs, and the Principal Investigator. There are opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and clinical evaluations of young infants. 

Please apply for this position here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188990 and email jbradshaw@sc.edu for any questions.

July 3, 2025

Qualified individuals are invited to apply for a full-time Postgraduate Associate (PGA) position in the Child Study Center of the Yale School of Medicine. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers who employ behavioral and neuroimaging methods to investigate reading development in children (grades 2-6). This position is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates who are looking to gain hands-on experience with project coordination, working with children, and behavioral assessments. At the Child Study Center, they will join a community of scientists and practitioners whose mission is to improve the lives of children and families through research.

Overview of the Position

The PGA will join the lab of Dr. Nicole Landi (https://landilab.psychology.uconn.edu/). The LandiLab (located at UConn and Yale) investigates typical and atypical reading and language development through the use of cognitive neuroscience methodologies (MRI, EEG/ERP) and genetic analyses.

Job responsibilities will include twice-yearly data collection from children using behavioral testing. Data collection takes place at partner schools close to Philadelphia and New York City, and lasts for approximately 3 weeks each in October and April (6 weeks/year total; all travel costs paid). Responsibilities during the rest of the year will be based in New Haven (at 300 George St.), and will include scoring standardized behavioral assessments, entering scores and other information into databases, and attending lab meetings.

Mentorship

Under the primary mentorship of Dr. Daniel Kleinman (a member of the LandiLab and a research scientist at the Child Study Center), and with assistance from Dr. Landi and other LandiLab members, the PGA will be guided through project tasks which include: (1) aspects of research such as administration and scoring of behavioral assessments, analyses, writing, and academic presentations; (2) devising creative strategies for participant recruitment; (3) attending meetings with collaborators who assist the research team in carrying out their grant-supported research. The PGA will also meet weekly with Dr. Kleinman to identify topics of mutual interest related to neuroimaging and/or reading disability, discuss journal articles, and devise a research project. If the PGA remains in the role for a second year, they would have time to execute that research project and present it at a scientific conference.

Training

The PGA will be trained to administer and score behavioral assessments. Other aspects of training are flexible and can be adapted to the interests of the candidate, within the boundaries of the lab’s focus. Recent PGAs have been trained to collect and analyze EEG data, and to do basic programming in MATLAB and/or R.

In addition, the LandiLab has semiweekly lab meetings where lab members discuss their research projects. The PGA will attend these meetings, and will have the opportunity to present on aspects of projects that they oversee. Individuals in similar roles have been co-authors on joint publications and have presented their work as posters at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

Requirements for this position include:

• BA or BS in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or related fields

• Experience working in a research lab and/or experience working with children

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Additional relevant skills include:

• Strong communication skills/ability to work in a team

• Experience with administering or scoring behavioral assessments

• Experience with a database program (such as REDCap or Microsoft Excel)

Anticipated start date is October 1, 2025.

Application Process

Interested applicants should send an email, addressed both to Dr. Daniel Kleinman (daniel.kleinman@yale.edu) and to Hannah Ferguson (hannah.ferguson@yale.edu), with the following materials: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume or CV, (3) a copy of (unofficial) transcripts, and (4) the names of three potential references. Please note “PGA position” in the subject line of your email. This position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Compensation will be $44,400 for the first year, plus benefits. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a 1-year position, but we expect funding to continue for at least 2 years and encourage applicants to commit to a 2-year appointment, which is advantageous for creating a strong resume for admission to PhD programs and further career development. Salary would increase at the start of the second year.

July 2, 2025

I’m excited to announce that I'm hiring a full-time lab manager (Junior Specialist) for my new Lab for Infant Learning and Cognition (LILAC) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The start date is flexible, but could be as early as August 1, 2025. I’ll begin reviewing applications on July 17, 2025, and will continue to review applications after the deadline until the position is filled. 

Here’s a link to the job ad: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02992 

Many thanks in advance for sharing this with anyone who may be interested. Please send any questions to: wertz@ucsb.edu 

June 30, 2025

The Mind & Morality Lab (PI: Julia Marshall) is looking for a full-time lab manager! The target start date is September 1st, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If interested, I recommend applicants apply as soon as possible. 

To apply, please submit your information here. The selected candidate will be asked to provide three references prior to hiring, although it is not required to provide those references at the point of application.

If you have any questions, please direct them to mindmoralitylab-manager@brown.edu. Thanks! 

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Position Overview

The Mind & Morality Lab, directed by Dr. Julia Marshall, investigates children's social and moral development, with a particular emphasis on the development of cooperation. We work with children ages 5 to 12 in laboratory, school, and public settings, as well as with adults through online platforms. We also collaborate with international partners to examine the development of cooperation across cultures.

The Lab Manager (LM) will play a central role in supporting the lab’s work across four major areas, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural research coordination and dissemination:

First, the LM will oversee the coordination, recruitment, and execution of research studies with children. This includes managing participant databases, recruiting families, scheduling and testing participants, and conducting data collection in lab, school, and public settings. The LM will also manage relationships with cross-cultural collaborators and coordinate logistics for international data collection efforts, with the possibility of travel.

Second, the LM will support the analysis and dissemination of research findings. This involves performing data cleaning and statistical analyses, helping with coding tasks for various projects, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations. The LM will assist with preparing figures, tables, and formatting papers for publication, as well as presenting findings in lab meetings and at scientific conferences.

Third, the LM will help train and coordinate undergraduate research assistants. This includes onboarding new team members, supporting their training in research protocols, and managing LM scheduling and participation.

Fourth, the LM will assist with the lab’s administrative needs. These responsibilities include managing equipment and supplies, supporting IRB and grant processes, maintaining records, and helping to update the lab website and internal documentation systems.

This position offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in all stages of the research process and is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology or a related field. Candidates with experience in developmental research, statistical analysis, programming, or cross-cultural work are especially encouraged to apply.

June 30, 2025

The Learning Research and Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Developmental Research Coordinator to join our cutting-edge neuroscience lab investigating how early life adversity shapes positive affect and depression risk in youth. Can you please circulate this to talented trainees?

What makes this role exciting:

-Launch a new study examining resilience in youth who have faced early adversity

-Gain deep knowledge in fMRI and neurobiology

-Build relationships with families and youth in community settings

-Opportunities for authorship on publications and grant proposals

We're looking for someone with:

-BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related field +2-3 years of experience

-Strong organizational skills for managing complex, multi-phase protocols

-Experience with Python/R or statistical analysis of longitudinal data

-Community recruitment experience and cultural sensitivity working with underserved populations

This full-time, on-campus position ($37,182-46,478) offers the chance to contribute to developmental science while building skills in neuroimaging, data analysis, and community-engaged research.

Ready to apply? Submit your resume and cover letter through the University of Pittsburgh careers portal (Job #25003102). [Linked here, but also check out: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=25003102&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York]

June 26, 2025

Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellow

Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit (Unit Chief: Melissa Brotman, PhD)

Emotion and Development Branch (Branch Chief: Daniel Pine, MD)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Position and Project: The candidate will be the lead Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow under the supervision of Lauren Henry, PhD on a new project to develop a dynamic digital tool to increase the potency of parent management training for pediatric disruptive behavior disorders. The candidate will work as part of a team that will (1) develop a machine learning algorithm to predict the occurrence of child temper outbursts and (2) co-design a smartphone application (app) that provides parents with in-the-moment skill support. This project is funded in part by an NIMH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00; PI: Henry). 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated skills in machine learning and/or smartphone app development and design • Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks 

• The ability to complete tasks within established time frames and under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment; exceptional attention to detail; and self-motivation 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team 

• Experience with ecological momentary assessment methods, user-centered design, clinical trials research, and youth with disruptive behavior disorders are welcomed but not required 

Opportunities: 

• Dedicated professional development time and mentorship from Dr. Henry, including disseminating research; applying for grants/awards; and applying to graduate/medical/professional school or jobs 

• As time allows, collaborate on other exciting projects led by Dr. Henry, including the application of machine learning and natural language processing to solve psychological problems 

• Stipend, fully paid health insurance, and support for your local commute (https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/pb/); funding for your travel to a scientific conference or the completion of coursework; access to a rich assortment of professional development activities, seminars, and trainings 

Eligibility: 

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident (program requirement) 

• Received a bachelor’s degree within 3 years, or master’s degree within 6 months, of beginning the program (program requirement) 

• Willing to work full time on site at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD (program requirement) 

• Able to commit to a two-year fellowship beginning in Summer 2025 

Application Process: Please send your CV and cover letter to Dr. Lauren Henry (lauren.henry@nih.gov) and complete the online application (https://www.training.nih.gov/research-training/pb/pb/) 

June 24, 2025

Description: Dr. Laura Elenbaas is hiring a full-time lab manager to coordinate several research projects on moral development and intergroup attitudes in childhood. Primary responsibilities include community partner coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, team member training, and administrative management. This position will include opportunities to grow as a developmental scientist and would be especially well suited for someone interested in graduate studies. This is a two-year, in-person position. Start date is summer 2025.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in psychology, HDFS, or a related field.

• At least two years of experience working with children, including at least six months of experience in a research setting involving children and/or families.

• Abilities to proactively multi-task, problem-solve, work independently, lead small groups, and stay organized.

• Comfort interacting professionally with children, families, and research partners.

Responsibilities

• Community partner coordination: Maintain and grow positive relationships with our community partners.

• Participant recruitment: Coordinate with partners to recruit children and families to participate in studies.

• Data collection: Coordinate consent and assent; administer individual interviews and surveys with children and parents.

• Team member training: Recruit, train, schedule, and monitor teams of undergraduate Research Assistants engaged in data collection, data entry, and other administrative tasks.

• Lab administration: Monitor project budgets; maintain and order lab equipment and supplies; assist with IRB; troubleshoot day-to-day challenges.

More details: Please visit the Social Development Lab website to learn more about the lab’s research and this position: https://www.elenbaaslab.com/join 

Application Materials

Please submit the following:

1. Your CV.

2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, previous research experience, and career goals.

3. Contact information for three professional references.

Application link: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Laboratory-Technician/37461-en_US/ (Req Id:  37461)

Contact: Dr. Laura Elenbaas, lelenbaa@purdue.edu.

June 12, 2025

Associate in Research (Lab Manager/Research Assistant) for SPARCL at Duke University

• The Salter Psychology of Anti-Racism and Culture Lab (SPARCL) invites applications for an Associate in Research position in the Department of Psychology and  Neuroscience at Duke University. Research conducted within SPARCL is directed by Dr. Phia Salter (the principal investigator) and focuses on race/racism, culture, collective memory, and identity. The Associate in Research position is ideal for a recent graduate with a degree in Psychology or a related field who is highly organized, excited about research, and has excellent communication and time management skills. This is an in-person position (Durham, NC, USA) open to domestic and international applicants. More details and application here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30127

June 10, 2025

Stanford’s Cognitive & Systems Neuroscience Lab is seeking post-baccalaureate research assistants with a strong interest in developmental cognitive neuroscience (See details below). Please feel free to share this exciting opportunity with potential candidates!! 

Research Assistant 

The Stanford Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Laboratory is seeking applications for a Research Assistant position in developmental cognitive neuroscience. This is an exciting opportunity to work on brain imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction, child development, and learning disabilities. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research in the lab, including: acquisition and analysis of functional and structural brain imaging data, assembling and administering neuropsychological assessments, screening and recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling participants for testing, tracking progress of the study and behavioral data, verifying data and entering pertinent information into database for statistical analysis, conducting statistical analyses, and assisting with manuscript preparation. A minimum commitment of two years is required. 

Qualifications

Requires a BS/BA degree in psychology, human biology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering or related fields as well as one to two years of research experience. A strong academic record is essential. Past research experience in cognitive neuroscience is highly desirable. Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage: brain imaging data acquisition, MRI data analysis, neuropsychological assessments, computer programming, MATLAB, R, signal processing, and statistical analysis. The candidate must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with children; a willingness to tackle complex tasks in an independent manner; and a strong work ethic. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. 

How to Apply

Please apply through the following link: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/assistant-clinical-research-coordinator-28480  

Selected candidates will be contacted separately via email. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at scsnl-researchassistants@stanford.edu

June 10, 2025

I’m currently seeking a full-time research coordinator for my lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California. My lab investigates how language and cognition interact over the course of development, from infancy into adulthood. The research coordinator will contribute to research on topics like how infants, children, and adults use linguistic and referential context to infer word meanings, how infants learn words from speakers with different accents, and how labeling objects changes infants’ memory and categorization of those objects.

This position is an excellent fit for someone looking to gain more research experience in psychology or cognitive science before applying to graduate school, and I would be eager to support the research coordinator's career goals. The position is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal.

See below for a position overview; I will begin evaluating applications on June 24. The start date for this position is September 2025, with some flexibility.  

https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/project-assistant/1209/82065087744. 

June 9, 2025

The UChicago Chatter Lab (PI Marisa Casillas) is seeking a lab manager to start in late summer 2025. Full job details can be found here.

Our lab's work revolves around language development, psycholinguistics, and cross-population comparison, but researchers in the lab can work on a wide variety of other topics having to do with human communication.

The UChicago Chatter Lab welcomes opportunities to work with scholars from all walks of life, and we particularly encourage those coming from marginalized groups to reach out with any clarification questions about the application process and/or position if interested.

To apply: Visit UChicago Workday (Posting JR30390) and submit your CV/resume, cover letter (see the posting for suggested letter content), and the information for three references. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, but will begin reviewing them on June 20th. We aim to interview and hire a candidate for this position by mid/late July at the latest.