Jobs & Summer Internships

(Last Updated: 3/1/24)

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Summer 2024 Treatment Program Staff Positions: Florida International University

The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program Counselor, Research Assistant, and Teacher/Classroom Aide positions for 2024. Positions are available at our sites in Miami and in Buffalo, NY. More than 100 positions are available. Positions are available for undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and graduate students.

The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. By participating in the STP, students will:

• Learn evidence-based techniques for working with children who have disruptive behavior disorders
• Gain valuable clinical and research experience to prepare for career and graduate school
• Help children to improve their social skills, sports skills, and academic skills
• Network with faculty members at the Center for Children and Families, as well as students from across the country.

Positions are available in programs serving children between the ages of 3-12. Children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom-based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program that includes feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement. 
 
Counselors deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, baseball/softball, and basketball. Counselors plan and conduct skill drills, provide appropriate coaching, model appropriate sports skills, and encourage and reinforce effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Counselors also assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem solving discussions, and assist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs. Staff members will also be responsible for recording and entering daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Staff members will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance. 
 
Experience in the STP may be helpful to prepare students for further study or employment in the fields of education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Staff members have uniformly reported the experience to be the most demanding but also the most rewarding clinical experience of their careers. 

Detailed descriptions of each program, position descriptions, and application instructions are available here. 

Research Associate: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

The Research Associate, under the direction of study Principal Investigators, is responsible for operational management of clinical research studies at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Duties include overseeing clinical research project objectives, determining appropriate clinical research participant recruiting strategies, conducting the informed consent process, coordinating all clinical research activities according to study protocols, managing clinical research data according to GCP and sponsor requirements, and functioning as a project manager on an as-needed basis. This position may require working on clinical research projects in multiple laboratories. For job applications, please send your CV to wdeng@sralab.org.

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Supports data collection and analysis, database management (REDCap), and report generation.
2.  Interviews research subjects, conducts the informed consent process, and collects clinical data and medical record information.
3.  Performs data analysis.
4.  Plans operational execution of the study.
5.  Coordinates study visits and ensures availability of various study staff needed for each study visit.
6.  Manages regulatory documentation (IRB), IRB submissions.
7.  Manages all study records and entry of study data into eCRF systems.
8.  Develops research objectives and may help draft research proposals.
9.  Prepares technical reports, meeting agendas, slide presentations, and articles detailing research results.
10. Supports, directs and coordinates activities of research assistants; identifies and resolves problems with appropriate input from study leaders.
11. Performs literature searches.
12. Co-authors publications explaining research projects.
13. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Research Assistant: E. P. Bradley Hospital/Brown University Alpert Medical School

The E.P. Bradley Hospital Sleep and Chronobiology Research Laboratory is looking for full time Research Assistants.  We are a leading research group and home to the NIH-funded COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Lifespan’s Bradley Hospital and the lab are affiliated with Alpert Medical School Brown University’s Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior.

OPEN POSITIONS

The Sleep Lab is looking for full-time research assistant (RAs) to assist the efforts of the Sleep and Circadian Methods Research Core (SCMRC) of the COBRE center. The SCMRC RA is responsible for leveraging numerous methodologies to assist center funded investigators and projects. Current and recent scientific themes include the measurement of sleep and circadian rhythms in pediatric anxiety, adolescents who experience psychosis, teens involved in the justice system, autism, epigenetics, and more. These projects may involve in-person assessments, laboratory and field monitoring, wearable technologies to track sleep, biometrics, and brain activity, saliva sampling, and cognitive testing.  Commitment for two years is preferred.

RESEARCH DUTIES

The SCMRC RA aids in methods documentation and dissemination, training faculty, assisting in data collection, data organization, processing, and summarization. They also aid in preparing regulatory documents, drafting reports, and can contribute to presentations, publications, and the center’s broader academic activities (e.g., journal clubs).  This is a dynamic position allowing the incumbent to interface with both the breadth of sleep and circadian rhythms basic science methodology and the center’s wide reach in the clinical domains of child and adolescent mental health.

Ideal candidates are excited by human-subjects research and often pursue careers in graduate school, medical school, or a career in the behavioral sciences. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent “people” skills and enjoy working with the community (adults and children).
• Access to a car.
• Undergrad degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to tackle complex tasks independently.
• Comfortable working in a team setting.
• Flexible schedule (some evenings or weekends on occasion) depending on the studies’ activities.
• Commitment to a lab ethos of honesty and accuracy in the scientific process.
• Strong computer skills.
• Prior experience with statistics and/or programming (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS, MATLAB, UNIX, Python) is a plus.
• A strong academic record and research experience are desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Cristal Medeiros (CMedeiros13@lifespan.org). Appplications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The lab aims to increase its diversity and inclusiveness,  as well as the families it serves. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and/or who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply, given the demographic characteristics of the nearby urban population and the lab's focus on health disparities across diverse samples, including Latinx youth and their families.

Research Assistant: San Diego State University

Drs. Jillian Lee Wiggins (San Diego State University) and Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) and the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, CA is seeking to hire a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant for an NIMH-funded research project examining neural mechanisms of risk and resilience in early childhood irritability. We use functional and structural MRI methods, observational laboratory-based measures, and clinical diagnostic interviews. Ideal start date would be in April 2024 and no later than May 2024. 

Successful candidates should have keen attention to detail; ability to work professionally with parents and children; and strong organization, problem solving, and analytic skills. Prior background in psychology, development, or neuroscience is also a plus but not required. We seek a post-bac who is motivated and ambitious, who is prepared for hands-on research experience including the use of new tasks and techniques. Responsibilities will include: (1) conducting experiments in young children (behavioral and MRI data collection) and interviewing parents using established protocols; (2) training and supervising undergraduate students; (3) contributing to administrative duties of the lab; and/or (4) assisting with research protocols and compliance. A two-year commitment is required; the contract is renewable contingent on performance and funding. 

Interested individuals should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Jillian Lee Wiggins at tendlab@sdsu.edu. Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”). SDSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Research Assistant/Lab Manager: University of Texas at Dallas

The Ofen Lab for Cognitive and Brain Development (PI: Noa Ofen) at the Center for Vital Longevity, University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of full-time Research Assistant / Lab Manager.
 
The lab studies cognitive and brain development from childhood to adulthood, and we are particularly interested in the development of memory systems in the brain. We use behavioral assessment together with structural and functional neuroimaging measurement (including fMRI and intracranial EEG) to assess developmental changes in task-based functional networks and their underlying brain structures. The successful candidate will assume a key role in the lab working closely with the PI and will have ample opportunities to participate in all elements of the scientific process culminating in authorship on proceedings and papers. The position is an excellent opportunity to gain research experience for someone interested in research-based graduate training in psychology or neuroscience. The position is especially suited for an individual who has strong organizational and technical skills and experience with data analyses in functional neuroimaging. 

The successful candidate will participate in recruiting and scheduling participants for behavioral and neuroimaging studies, implementing experimental design, maintenance of protocol for data collection and analyses, managing IRB protocols, and assisting in general lab management.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in cognitive neuroscience or a related field. Strong interpersonal skills and strong computer programming skills are desirable (including working knowledge in programming and software used in neuroimaging studies), as is previous experience in cognitive neuroscience research, and/or research with children. A two-year commitment is preferred. 

The Center for Vital Longevity is located blocks away from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and the UTD Imaging Center in the heart of Dallas, a fun, dynamic, and affordable city.

Please click here to apply.  (Upload your CV, statement of interest, and the names of letter writers.)

Please send inquiries to noa.ofen@utdallas.edu.

Project Coordinator: Ohio State University

The PLUM project (Preschoolers’ Language and Use of Media) at the interdisciplinary Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at the Ohio State University, is looking for a project coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunity for growth within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, prior experience working with families and children, experience or demonstrated interest in program planning and administration, and will be highly organized and detail-oriented and work well as part of a research team and independently. 
 
Potentially eligible candidates can apply here.  Apppications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please reach out to dore.13@osu.edu with any questions.

Research Assistant/Coordinator Positions (2): Boston VA Hospital

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

The Boston VA hospital has two research assistant positions available starting in Summer 2024.  Please click the links below for the descriptions. 

Research Coordinator

Research Assistant

Research Assistant/Coordinator: San Francisco VA Health Care System/University of California San Francisco

Researchers at the San Francisco VA Health Care System and University of California San Francisco are looking to hire a research assistant/research coordinator to support two ongoing projects related to mental health: (1) studying the implementation and effectiveness of telehealth delivered posttraumatic stress disorder psychotherapy (Maguen, Holder); (2) an observational cohort study of tobacco use, cannabis use, and menopause-related health among midlife women (Gibson). 
 
Candidates should hold at least a bachelor’s degree in psychology (or related fields), with an anticipated start date in February 2024. Although most job responsibilities may be able to be completed remotely, the position will require some on-site availability. This is an excellent opportunity for December graduates and others seeking research experience in preparation for future graduate school applications. Interested candidates can apply with Cover Letter/CV at this link.

Please email nicholas.holder@va.gov with any questions about the position.

Project Coordinator/Data Collector: New York University

The Play & Language Lab at New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, directed by Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda, invites applications for a full time Project Coordinator/Data Collector beginning mid-January 2024.

The Project Coordinator will oversee a study on toddlers' math-related experiences in the home environment funded by the Robinhood Foundation. The project involves video recordings of mother-toddler interactions during natural home activities; video recordings of dyads structured play (e.g., shape sorters, number books); assessments of toddlers' math cognition; the design of programs/interventions for families around early math cognition; and the creation and presentation of curated workshops, video clips, and text messaging on early math cognition to families. 

Home visits will be conducted with 200 families from Mandarin- and Spanish-speaking households with toddlers aged 18 to 30 months. Videos of toddler-mother natural and structured activities will be transcribed (in Mandarin, Spanish, and English) and annotated for math-relevant language and activities. Assessments of toddlers' math cognition will be coded for child performance on spatial and numeracy tasks. Interviews with mothers will provide data on infant receptive and expressive vocabulary, home math activities, and family demographics. All families will receive programming around the importance of supporting toddlers' emerging math cognition. 

Research responsibilities include: recruiting families, preparation of protocols (with translations and back translations from Mandarin and/or Spanish to English), video-recordings in the home environment, video-based behavior annotation and transcription, tracking and sharing of data in the video repository of Databrary, presentations to families on math cognition, and oversight of text messaging to families. Administrative duties include: purchasing research supplies, help with grant management, oversight and training of hourly staff, and general support to the PI and staff on the project. Salary is commensurate with experience.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000. 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. 

Per NYU's remote-work policy, this position is expected to be fully in-person.

Qualifications

Applicant must be a native speaker or fluent in Mandarin and/or Spanish to engage in translations, participant recruitment, data collection, data coding, and transcription. Qualifications include a BA/BS or MA/MS in psychology of a related field and experience working in a research setting (developmental psychology preferred). The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of the field of early language development; previous experience with Datavyu bahavioral coding software; experience with video curation, data visualization, and preparation of talks in Keynote or Powerpoint; and prior experience with transcribing language are desired. 

Application Instructions

Upload a resume/CV and a cover letter to Interfolio, and email a copy and email of introduction to Dr. Lillian Masek (lrm8906@nyu.edu).

Seeking Research Assistants in Mulitiple Cities (New York City, Omaha, and New Orleans): Baby's First Years Program (Based in Teachers College, Columbia University)

The Baby's First Years study team is seeking several full-time Research Assistants with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Development, or a related field in three sites: New York City, Omaha, and New Orleans. This individual will be involved in collecting data at lab-based and occasional out-of-lab visits from 6-year-olds and their mothers.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include successfully scheduling study participants for university-based data collection, administering study visits, uploading data, and engaging in quality control procedures. Duties may include light travel to participant homes. Data collection at age 6 will include standardized assessments of children’s cognitive development, measures of child brain activity (EEG/ERP), children’s nail cortisol, epigenetics, maternal executive functioning, and administration of a survey on health and family life.

Study Description:

The Baby’s First Years study is a pathbreaking random-assignment study of the impact of monthly unconditional cash gifts to low-income mothers of infants during the first four years of their child’s life. The aim is to understand the causal effects of poverty reduction on early childhood development and family life. One thousand racially and ethnically diverse mothers were recruited from hospitals shortly after giving birth in each of four metropolitan areas — New York City, New Orleans, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Participating mothers in each site were randomized to receive either $333/month or $20/month. More about the study can be found at www.babysfirstyears.com. Data are collected from participating families annually around the focal child’s birthday. At Age 6, families will be invited to local university settings so that we may directly assess children's cognitive and emotional development and brain function.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Ideal RA Candidate will be/have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Development, or a related field
• Experience working in a research setting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required for NYC; strongly preferred for Omaha; not necessary for New Orleans)
• Experience working with young children
• Able to commit to the position starting spring/summer 2024 full-time for at least 12 months
• Willing to work weekends and flexible hours to accommodate study families
• Extremely detail-oriented and adept at multitasking
• Trained in basic research methods

Preferred but not Required Qualifications:

• Experience administering standardized cognitive assessments
• Experience with EEG
• Experience working with families from low-income communities
• Experience working with REDCap
• Understanding of Institutional Review Board operations
• Transportation for out-of-lab visits
• Individuals who are members of the local communities will be strongly considered

To apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter to info@babysfirstyears.com. Please indicate in the message if you have a preferred site or limited flexibility on the location of the position.

Research Coordinator: University of Louisville

Position Description

The Attention in NeuroDevelopment (AND) Research Lab in the Department Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville has an opening for a Research Coordinator. The AND Research Lab is a psychology and neuroscience research lab that uses behavioral assessments, eye tracking technology, and MRI methods to examine how developmental changes in the brain support children's attention and academic development. The lab also seeks to understand how early environments shape these neurocognitive processes with the goal of informing clinical and educational policies and interventions.
 
The candidate will be expected to coordinate and maintain the day-to-day functioning of the lab, including participant recruitment, task design and implementation, data collection and analysis, and supervision of undergraduate research assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit children and families to participate in behavioral and neuroimaging research through community engagement.
• Install and maintain eye-tracking and behavioral testing computer equipment.
• Collect and maintain behavioral, eye-tracking, and neuroimaging data.
• Perform preliminary behavioral, eye-tracking, and neuroimaging data analyses.
• Assist in the supervision of undergraduate research assistants.

Minimum Requirements

B.S./B.A. in Psychology/Neuroscience, one or more years of research experience

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Psychology/Neuroscience with 2 years of experience working with pediatric populations in a neuroimaging research setting.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Please contact Dr. Andrew Lynn (Andrew.Lynn.2@louisville.edu) with any questions.

Click here to apply.

Research Coordinator, Connecticut Project: University of Chicago 

The University of Chicago's TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health (TMW Center) develops science-based interventions, tools, and technologies to help parents and caregivers interact with young children in ways that maximize brain development. A rich language environment is critical to healthy brain development, however few tools exist to measure the quality or quantity of these environments. Access to this type of data allows caregivers to enhance interactions in real-time and gives policy-makers insight in how to best build policies that have a population-level impact.

Job Summary

The Research Coordinator will report to the Senior Project Manager and shall provide on-the-ground coordination, implementation, and research support. The Research Coordinator will work closely with Connecticut-based infant and toddler childcare providers and TMW Center research and curriculum staff. The Research Coordinator shall be responsible for recruiting and consenting study participants, providing regular implementation and technical support to study participants, data collection, and operational and logistical coordination of various study activities.

As a primary on-the-ground point of contact for study participants, the Research Coordinator shall build positive relationships with childcare centers, classroom teachers, families and OEC staff to ensure strong communication and a successful research partnership with the TMW Center.

Responsibilities

Participant Outreach, Recruitment & Data Collection:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for current and future research study participants.
• At the direction of TMW staff, conducts targeted outreach and recruitment to study participants (child care sites, early educators, parents, etc.). Organizes and coordinates recruitment activities, in collaboration with TMW staff.
• Obtains and maintains consents for all program participants in accordance with IRB protocol and TMW research standards.
• Ensures ongoing and new research subjects are on-boarded properly.
• Regularly reports updates on participant recruitment, study progress, and study completion to relevant parties.
• Partners with TMW Center staff members and other stakeholders to ensure current and upcoming studies have adequate amounts of participants.
• Collaborates actively with TMW Center staff members and external stakeholders to strategize approaches for pursuing new participants and partners. 
• Maintains regular contact with study participants, updating them on study progress and ensuring that their contact information is updated on a routine basis. Maintains records of all communication efforts with participants.
• Implements data collection at the direction of TMW Center staff. Ensures quality of data collection and adherence to best practices. 
• Supports TMW Center researchers with other aspects of outreach, recruitment, consent, data collection and support as requested.

Implementation & Participant Support:

• Under the direction of TMW staff, implements the TMW Center’s ECE professional development strategy and novel technology within study sites (childcare and early education classroom settings) and provides ongoing support for implementing teachers and site leadership.
• In coordination with and under the direction of TMW staff, provides implementation support, coaching, and training to study participants, ensuring that study activities are delivered with fidelity and that technical support is available promptly. This includes but is not limited to: regularly visiting study sites across Connecticut for routine in-person check-ins; providing technical assistance, troubleshooting and on-call technical and implementation support to study participants (including outside of business hours, as needed); ensuring proper implementation and delivery of TMW program in accordance with study protocol; tracking data related to these processes and other aspects of implementation; supporting TMW Manager of Training and other TMW staff by coordinating and/or facilitating training sessions and regular meetings for implementing staff.

Research Support:

• With other TMW teams, helps coordinate and implement formative testing, early pilots and research studies in partner sites.
• With other TMW teams, engages with study participants and other partners to collect data and gather user feedback to inform device optimization, program refinement, professional development model and implementation model.
• Supports implementing staff within study sites (childcare and early education classroom settings).
• Facilitates and coordinates video recording, data collection and other classroom-based research activities, as needed, under the direction of TMW’s Research team.
• Issues payments and other incentives to study participants.  Ensures all payments are issued correctly and tracked with fidelity. Ensures full compliance with all University and funder obligations related to human subject payments and recordkeeping.
• Distributes technology and assists with inventory management, coordination and delivery logistics for technological devices and other materials provided to study sites.

Partnership Building:

• Builds and nurtures relationships with child care centers, classroom teachers, families, OEC staff and other stakeholders to ensure strong communication and ultimate success between the TMW Center and these individuals and groups.
• Helps identify additional childcare providers or organizations that could serve as future research partners. 
• Serves as an ambassador of the TMW Center’s mission and resources to partners, families/caregivers, and the public.

Project Support:

• Provides technical, administrative and logistical support to the Connecticut early childhood research project team.
• Participates in meetings and planning sessions with TMW staff to share implementation observations and provide updates to inform program and process improvement. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience working with Connecticut OEC State-funded programs.
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience within early childhood classroom settings (e.g., an accredited childcare center, Head Start Center, Pre-K, etc.).
• Experience in early childhood research or early education.
• Experience in a research lab or setting.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of early childhood developmental stages and pedagogy and/or early education setting: child care, Pre-K, or early elementary education.
• Knowledge and skills developed through work experience or training in early education, early childhood systems, applied research, or related discipline.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in early child care classrooms (i.e. can pass a background check required by state licensure).
• Firm understanding of current best-practice pedagogy related to language development instruction, as well as some familiarity with quality improvement strategies, professional learning practices and tools (such as Teaching Strategies Gold, CLASS, LENA etc.).
• Has general awareness in research techniques, survey research methods or methods and relevant scientific knowledge.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues, especially those of differing backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• Significant in-state field work consisting of regular site visits to child care providers and study participants required. Up to 75% of time may be spent working in the field. Must have access to reliable transportation.

Pay Range

• $51,000 to $61,000 per year

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page in the section titled Application Documents of the application. 

Click here to apply.

Post-Bac Project Coordinator: Franklin & Marshall College

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024

A 15-month project coordinator position with Dr. Joshua Rottman at Franklin & Marshall College (Wages: $17.50/hour + benefits). The position will involve recruiting and testing participants, supporting undergraduate research assistants, responding to lab emails, organizing schedules, managing the budget, and otherwise ensuring that the project is kept on track. This full-time, non-remote position will last from approximately June 3, 2024 until approximately August 15, 2025.  Please reach out to Josh Rottman with any questions (jrottman@fandm.edu).

The deadline to apply is March 15th but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in cognitive and/or developmental psychology, cognitive science, science education, or a related field (by May 2024); experience conducting empirical research; experience working with children; strong writing skills.

Applications: Please apply via this webpage. You will be asked to upload a cover letter including a statement of research interests (up to 3 pages) and an explanation of suitability for the position, a resume, and contact details for 3 referees who will be contacted for short-listed candidates. 

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Lab Manager (Logic of Emotion Lab): Princeton University

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University is seeking a full-time lab manager for Prof. Erik Nook’s Logic of Emotion Lab. The lab integrates behavioral, developmental, psycholinguistic, and neuroscientific approaches to advance both basic and translational understanding of emotion. More information on the lab’s mission, values, people, and publications can be found here.

This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. Start date is negotiable but will ideally start July, 2024. Please submit (i) a current CV, (ii) a cover letter that describes your relevant prior experiences and academic/research goals, and (iii) contact information for at least 2 references.  Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to submissions received before March 1st, 2024.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist with managing the lab, as well as all aspects of conducting research, including:

• Managing lab infrastructure (e.g., purchasing and setting up computers and other hardware, managing internal data storage systems, managing lab manual and wiki)
• Conducting research (e.g., writing IRBs, recruiting participants, collecting behavioral/neuroimaging/developmental/online data, analyzing data, and sharing results through journal articles and conference presentations)
• Supporting lab research (e.g., assisting other lab members with literature searches, study design, stimuli preparation, data collection, analyses, and manuscript and grant preparation)
• Building and supporting lab community (e.g., facilitating lab communication and organizing lab events)
• Hiring and managing a team of undergraduate research assistants

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education or relevant social science field
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others (e.g., adult and child participants, families, other researchers)
• Being detail-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently
• Being able to occasionally work non-standard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends), depending on participant availability
• The final candidate must successfully pass a background check and approval by Princeton University Office of Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with statistical and programming languages/software (e.g., R, SPSS, Matlab, java, python)
• Prior experience conducting empirical research on questions related to the lab’s research focus
• Prior experience managing others and building community

Click here to apply.

Lab Manager (Baby Lab): Princeton University

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University is seeking a full-time research specialist, under the supervision of Dr. Casey Lew-Williams. The successful candidate will work in the Princeton Baby Lab, and have frequent contact with a wonderful group of postdocs, graduate students, senior thesis students, and research assistants, as well as various faculty members who study development and learning, such as Drs. Adele Goldberg, Jesse Gomez, Uri Hasson, Tania Lombrozo, Erik Nook, Kristina Olson, and Natalia Vélez. Targeted start date is June 1, 2024. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references.

Responsibilities

The research specialist will participate in all aspects of projects on learning and communication in young children. Primary responsibilities will include:

• Testing young children using various research methods, such as eye tracking, dual-brain fNIRS, and recordings of parent-child interactions 
• Training and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
• Coordinating participant recruitment in Princeton and Trenton, New Jersey, as well as online
• Coding videos of parents and children across cultures and communities
• Developing stimuli for experiments
• Setting up and maintaining operations of the lab through general administrative duties
• Participating in collaborative projects with other groups, including ManyBabies and the lab of Dr. Krista Byers-Heinlein at Concordia University
• Conducting a study that is of interest to you

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, communication sciences and disorders, or related cognitive science fields
• Have an excellent work ethic
• Help promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of generosity and understanding
• Work with Dr. Lew-Williams to promote well-being for every person in the lab
• Have a demonstrated interest in cognitive science
• Be able to jump from low- to high-level work, and back again
• Have excellent communication skills with young children and families
• Be able to write clearly for any audience
• Be able to get tasks done efficiently
• Be dependable, responsive, and trustworthy
• Be detail-oriented, motivated, creative, organized, and able to work independently 
• Enjoy spending time in a lovely corner office with big windows

Preferred (but by no means required) Qualifications

• Experience with research methods in developmental science
• Experience with R, Python, or related languages
• Conversational proficiency in both Spanish and English

Please click here to apply. (position # 2024-18406). Include a cover letter describing your research experiences and career goals, CV, and contact information for two references (which you can just put at the end of your CV if that’s easier). For more information, please email Casey Lew-Williams (caseylw@princeton.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning on February 27, 2024. 

Lab Manager: University of Michigan

The Conceptual Development Lab (CDL) at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time Lab Manager, to start May or June, 2024. The lab is directed by Dr. Susan Gelman. The lab examines the development of language and thought in young children.

The Lab Manager will help to coordinate, design, and collect data on multiple projects in this laboratory. Duties will include training and supervising undergraduate students on their projects and tasks, including guidance on presenting research posters; overseeing recruitment of participants for participation, including outreach; organizing, cleaning, and coding natural language and behavioral data; analyzing data; assisting in research design; creating system for automated reliability checks of data entry and coding; performing literature reviews; testing participants (children ages 2-17, parent-child dyads, and adults). The position includes the opportunity to co-author empirical papers.

This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is May or June 2024.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate's degree and 1 year of experience.
• Experience working with children and interfacing with parents
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, or related field
• Experience working in a developmental research laboratory
• Computer skills, specifically R and Excel Macros
• Experience with data management software (e.g., FileMakerPro)

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply here. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume/curriculum vitae. The cover letter should address reasons for your interest in this position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In addition, please include contact information for 2 individuals who can provide letters of recommendation upon request. Lastly, please include your most recent undergraduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  

*If you experience difficulties uploading your document due to size limitations, please upload your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae and email additional documents directly to Kalina McNeil (mcneilk@umich.edu). Please indicate “Gelman Conceptual Development Lab” in the subject line of your email. 

Research Associate: University of Notre Dame

The Cognition Learning and Develoment Lab at the University of Notre Dame is looking for a postbac research associate. The lab studies cognitive development, with a special emphasis on mathematical cognition, symbolic development, and skilled reading. Learn more about the lab and its ongoing collaborations and projects here.

Key responsibilities: 

• Deepen your understanding of the science of learning; 
• Lead a team of research assistants and tutors in design-based research; 
• Foster positive, caring relationships with children and schools; 
• Conduct literature reviews, coordinate data collection, manage and analyze data; 
• Engage in creating educator resources, conference presentations, and research publications;
• Generate new ideas for research and practice;
• Uphold best practices in student mentoring and open, reproducible science

What the lab is looking for:

• Degree in psychology, cognitive science, mathematics, education, neuroscience, linguistics, or related field;
• Interest in learning more about the science of learning; 
• Experience working with children, especially teaching, tutoring, or coaching PK-8 students
• Strong technical and computer skills and experience with learning technology;
• Interest in mentoring undergraduate students and showing them your passion for the scientific way of knowing;
• A commitment to expanding access to evidence-based learning programs and building strong, reciprocal relationships with schools and afterschool programs

The position is perfect for people who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in any area of psychology, cognitive science, human development, or education, and the lab is especially interested in candidates who have yet to realize their full potential due to limited exposure to high-level research or mentorship opportunities in the science of learning (e.g., students with limited opportunities for research at their undergraduate institution or students who changed majors partway through their undergraduate career; mathematics majors who may be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. program to study mathematical cognition). The practicum associated with this position is funded through a grant from the AmeriCorps VGF program, so the individual must be able to pass state and national background checks, including the background check for national service.

This is a full-time, in-person position with benefits with a start date of July 1, 2024. However, the start date can be flexible, and the lab is willing to consider excellent candidates who are only interested in a part-time position for the coming year. The lab will begin reviewing applications February 12 and will continue until the position is filled. To express your interest or request more information, please email clad@nd.edu and they will guide you through the next steps.
 

Research Assistant (Develomental Cognitive Neuroscience): University of Maryland, College Park

Dr. Tracy Riggins in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland College Park is seeking a Full-time Research Assistant for a research project examining the role of sleep and brain development on memory during early childhood. This project is in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Spencer at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  Click here for more details about the study and lab.
 
Responsibilities will include: (1) conducting experiments with young children (including: recruiting, scheduling, and collection of polysomnography (PSG), and neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI) data; (2) preprocessing and analyzing data; (3) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; (4) performing general administrative duties, including data management, lab web pages and participant recruiting systems; (5) programming scientific experiments and developing experimental stimuli, (6) assisting with IRB protocol creation and compliance, (7) conducting library searches and literature reviews to assist in manuscript preparation; and (8) providing general support for the PI and other researchers in the laboratory including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment. Please note: the official payroll title at UMD for this position is “Faculty Specialist.”
 
Qualifications: Required background and skills include: a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field (e.g., psychology or neuroscience); reliable transportation; previous research experience with human participants (preferably with children and/or using fMRI, EEG, or PSG); the ability to work independently; keen attention to detail; and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children. Strong computational, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential.
 
The position is set to begin June 3, 2024.  A 2-year commitment is required; third year is possible. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their background and future goals, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lily Nolan at lnolan7@umd.edu. Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”). 
  
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Lab Manager: University of Wisconsin Madison 

Job Summary:

This position will assist in Dr. Joao Guassi Moreira's laboratory. The lab is dedicated to understanding socioemotional and cognitive neurodevelopment across the first three decades of life, with a particular emphasis on decision-making and emotion regulation. Research in the lab will combine traditional psychological methods with emergent neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) and computational techniques, and will also support original quantitative methods work in service of answering core substantive research questions. This position will support the lab's research with data collection, implementation of research methods, and building a lab community, as this is a new lab at UW-Madison.

Responsibilities:

Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.

• 20% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 5% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 15% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 20% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 15% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• 5% Oversees work of undergraduate students
• 5% Building and supporting lab community
• 5% Supporting other aspects of lab research
• 5% Building lab infrastructure

Education:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, computer science, anthropology, sociology, statistics, biology, or a related field.

Qualifications:

Required

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others (e.g., adult and child participants, families, other researchers)
• Highly detail oriented, strong work ethic, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently
• Will occasionally work non-standard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends) contingent on participant availability
• Candidates with a strong enthusiasm to learn new skills, concepts, methods, techniques will be best set up for success in this position. Prior experience in any of these domains is preferred, but enthusiasm and persistence are more important

Preferred

• Proficiency with statistical and programming languages/software (e.g., SPSS, R, Matlab, Java, Python; preferably R or Python)
• Proficiency with quantitative methods and/or data management skills
• Prior experience conducting empirical research on questions related to the lab's research focus
• Prior experience managing others and building community

Click here to apply.

Summer Positions Available at Florida International University

The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University conducts the Children's Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children with ADHD and related impairments. The program was founded by Dr. William E. Pelham, Jr., and has been conducted for more than 40 years. The STP has been named a Model Program in Child and Family Mental Health by the American Psychological Association, and program of the year by CHADD, the national parent advocacy group for children with ADHD.

Positions are available for students who are interested in working with children in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Elementary age groups. Positions are paid, starting at $15/hr.

Below is a brief description of the available positions in the STP. Applications for all positions are competitive, so students should apply as soon as possible. Position descriptions, application forms, and instructions are available here.

Students who have participated in the program have uniformly viewed the experience as an extremely demanding one, but one that makes a great contribution to their professional development. With very few exceptions, they highly recommend working in the program. For example, on feedback forms administered at the end of recent programs, approximately ninety percent of undergraduates felt that the experience contributed very much to their career goals, and that they would recommend the program to other undergraduates. The experience and recommendations gained in our program have helped many of our undergraduates continue in graduate careers in the helping professions. The experience is also quite useful for undergraduate students interested in clinical research in child psychopathology, pharmacology, and psychotherapy. 

If you have any questions about our STP positions, please email stpjobs@fiu.edu. 

Research Assistant Positions (2) Available at Temple University

Please see the flyer with details and steps to apply.

Data Manager: Boston Children's Hospital

The Biobehavioral Lab in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time data manager for the Emotion Project. Please see details below.

Description

This position involves overseeing multiple types of assessments (e.g., questionnaires, behavioral observations, neuroimaging, genetic and other biological data) from data collection to publication across a variety of research questions. This position does not involve interaction with study participants.

Responsibilites

• Manage the design, functionality, implementation, and validation of databases. 
• Develop scoring scripts and automated pipelines for cleaning, preprocessing, and statistical analysis of data for funding requirements and deliverables. 
• Perform data transfers from and to collaborators as part of research collaboration initiatives. Comply with HIPAA data security and data sharing guidelines working with BCH-approved secure file transfer methods. 
• Securely store data collected from research studies, including via REDCap, Smartsheet, CANTAB, third-party cloud software.
• Develop data quality pipeline for questionnaires, clinical and cognitive behavioral assessments, diagnostic reports, videos, biological specimens, neuroimaging (e.g., EEG, ERP), caregiver reports and interviews.  
• Optimize data storage health and maintenance using MATLAB, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, etc. with longitudinal datasets. 
• Track changes to study measures, charts, and cohorts, order of tasks, version control
• Perform regular audit checks for data, combining awareness of how the data are collected with initiation of data-driven data collection methods. 
• Incorporate IRB-required changes related to data management and data sharing.
• Support PIs and project managers in preparation of progress reports and preliminary data for grant submissions, including streamlining of report generation processes.  
• Manage data sharing, including data/variable standardization, for biannual data submissions to data repositories (e.g., NDA). 
• May supervise or lead/mentor junior data managers and data staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-year commitment is preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, psychology, statistics, or health-sciences related field and a minimum of two or more years of data analyst and data coordinator or equivalent experience 
• Excellent computer skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office software (e.g., Excel), R and/or Python, SPSS, and familiarity with SAS and STATA 
• Experience in formatting and exporting data for statistical analyses 
• Experience in verifying, documenting, and cleaning large data files 
• Commitment to the consistent maintenance, accuracy, and completeness of data 
• Familiarity with best practices for HIPAA data security 
• High level of motivation, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and well-developed communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and proactively and to utilize internal and external resources to complete tasks 
• Prior project or data management experience 
• Strong writing skills for documentation or publication 
• Strong communication skills for necessary collaboration with study team members, coordinators, and PIs, representing data management best practices and leading data preparation and recovery initiatives. 

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, psychology, statistics, or health-sciences related field 
• Knowledge of developmental science and neuroscience 
• Experience with longitudinal datasets and longitudinal study experimental design 
• Experience with reporting on study and/or data performance measures 
• Experience using REDCap 
• Experience working with IRBs and data use agreements (DUAs) 
• Experience providing educational support and training to research investigators and staff

Click here to apply.

Lab Manager: Duke University

The Duke Identity and Diversity Lab, directed by Dr. Sarah Gaither at Duke University in the Psychology and Neuroscience Department seeks a full-time (with benefits) lab manager/research technician beginning ideally June 2024 (flexible). The initial appointment would be for one year, with the possibility to extend for additional years based on performance and funding. The lab manager/research technician will manage all aspects of the research program investigating social identities, perceptions, and behavior with both adult and child populations. The lab manager/research technician will also help manage a NSF CAREER grant which will be testing multiple pathways that lead to adopting multiple identity mindsets.
 
Responsibilities Include:

• overseeing day-to-day lab operations including participant recruitment
• designing, running, and analyzing experiments with children and adults
• coordinating, training, and proactively working with motivated undergraduate research assistants from underrepresented backgrounds
• maintaining IRB protocols, budgeting and expenses for internal and external grants, website updates, undergraduate award applications, lab purchases, etc.
• assisting in planning lab events, social brown bag events, invited speakers, and trainings

Preferred Qualifications:

• a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related discipline
• one or more years of research experience, preferably with children and/or underrepresented populations
• excellent organizational and multitasking skills and the ability to work independently
• strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• extremely efficient in email correspondence 
• skills in Qualtrics, recruitment with online platforms like Cloud Services, SPSS or R for analysis
• working knowledge of image and/or video design and editing (e.g. Photoshop, Final Cut) 

This position is ideal for individuals who wish to pursue research in the future. The lab manager/research technician will be involved with scientific presentations, manuscripts, and they will start their own projects in collaboration with Dr. Gaither and her students and postdoctoral scholars. The Duke ID Lab believes in mentoring the next generation of diversity scholars.
 
To Apply: Please upload your resume/CV and a cover letter explaining your fit for this position (two pages single-spaced max) including information for three references we may contact for letters. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting March 11th until filled.
 
Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Research Assistant: Vanderbilt University

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024

The Brain Development Laboratory in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Vanderbilt University Peabody College has a Research Assistant position available. The assistant will be involved in a project that investigates the neural basis of language and reading in children who are deaf and hard of hearing or in children who are late talking using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The lab is broadly interested in developmental and individual differences in brain organization. This position involves participant scheduling and coordination, administering cognitive testing, collecting neuroimaging data, data management and analysis, supervising undergraduate assistants, various administrative duties, and assisting with reports and research articles. We prefer candidates who can make a multi-year commitment.

Click here for more information and to apply. Please include a letter of interest, resume and the names of three references. Applications accepted until March 15th. For questions, please contact Dr. James R. Booth (james.booth@vanderbilt.edu).

Clinical Research Coordinator Positions at Nationwide Children's Hospital (Ohio)

The Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), within the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio, anticipates hiring 10-12 fulltime Clinical Research Coordinators in 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Research topics include biopsychosocial and medical outcomes experienced by children and their families facing developmental and health challenges in diverse pediatric populations (e.g., congenital heart disease, pediatric cancer, palliative care, prematurity, traumatic brain injury, craniofacial conditions).

Responsibilities may include management of IRB submissions and modifications; participant screening and recruitment; data collection in clinical, research, and community settings; data management and coding; participation in data analysis and dissemination of research results; collaboration on multi-site projects; and supervision of undergraduate research assistants. Most research teams require a 1 or 2-year commitment.

CBH is committed to the professional development of research staff and provides many learning opportunities such as seminars; training in early childhood development, neuropsychological assessment, neuroimaging techniques, and/or assessment of diverse phenomena such as peer relationships, physical activity, family interactions; and workshops. We provide 1:1 mentoring to build research skills and assist with applications to graduate programs as well as career planning. Read the CBH Newsletter to learn more.

Individuals interested in learning more about these positions, including which labs anticipate having open positions, are invited to complete our Clinical Research Coordinator 2024 Interest Form, and submit their current CV/resume.

CBH is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment and fostering a diverse workforce. Individuals from all economic, social, and racial backgrounds are encouraged to complete the interest form.

Questions may be directed to Lindsay.Earles@NationwideChildrens.org.

Junior Specialist (Lab Manager): University of California, Santa Barbara

The Woo Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for an open, full-time Junior Specialist position, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024, or later. The lab is looking for a hardworking, motivated individual who is passionate about cognitive development. Our lab is interested in how humans come to understand others’ actions and minds, particularly in social contexts. Through studies of infants and young children, our lab aims to characterize the developmental foundations of human learning and cooperation.

The Junior Specialist will report directly to the PI, and they will be responsible for managing and overseeing the team of undergraduate research assistants, the lab spaces, the running of studies (in-person and online), the lab’s data, IRB protocols, and open science practices. Additionally, they will support literature reviews, study design, stimulus creation, participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, presentations, paper writing, and grant writing. The position will include opportunities for developing independent research projects, learning new skills, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants. We hope that this position will prepare someone well for graduate studies.

Candidates must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others. The Junior Specialist will work to build and support the lab community.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Click here to learn more about the Psychological & Brain Sciences Department and here to learn more about the Woo Lab.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• Applicants must have completed or be currently enrolled in a BA or BS program in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related field at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Must have a bachelor’s degree conferred by the start date of the position.
• At least 6 months of experience in a research setting
• At least 6 months of experience working with babies and/or children

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with babies and/or young children in a research setting (1 or more years)
• Familiarity with statistical languages/software (e.g., using R, Python, JASP, or SPSS)
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office, and Zoom
• Experience managing others, building community, and supporting diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Applicants should have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Undergraduate Transcripts - Unofficial is fine

Reference Requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)
• Applicants that are strongly considered will have their references contacted prior to selection for interview

Lab Manager: University of Chicago

Application Deadline (Preferred): April 5, 2024

The EArly Social Thinkers Laboratory at the University of Chicago, directed by Dr. Lin Bian, is recruiting a full-time, in-person lab manager to begin in Summer 2024 (with a preferred starting date in June, 2024). The EAST lab studies how children reason about the social world. Topics cover stereotype formation, structural reasoning and social inequality. The lab manager is essential to the smooth and productive functioning of the lab. 

There may also be opportunities to develop independent projects, attend conferences, and co-author manuscripts, therefore, this position is ideal for highly motivated individuals planning to pursue a PhD in developmental psychology, social psychology or related fields. The position can be renewed to multiple years, depending on the performance and career plan of the individual.
 
Required qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, education or a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills; be enthusiastic about cognitive development research; comfortable with young children and families; and have strong, self-directed initiative, excellent organizational skills, and ability to take on challenges (in particular, with setting up a lab in its beginning phases). Programming, data analysis, and/or web design skills are always a plus.
 
Job responsibilities:

• Manages daily and long-term operations within the lab.
• Coordinates off-site, in-lab and online recruitment efforts.
• Hires and trains research assistants.  
• Handles IRBs and other research documentation.
• Sets up/maintains lab equipment.
• Coordinates lab meetings and other lab-related events.
• Provides general administrative support.
• Designs and creates study stimuli.
• Performs data collection.
• Codes and analyzes data (with training).
• Prepares research manuscripts and reports (with training).
• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments.
• Performs other related work as needed. 

Required Documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Two reference letters

Apply:

Applications received by Friday, April 5, 2024 will be given high priority, but the position will remain open until filled.  
Click here to apply.

Contact yihanq@uchicago.edu or linbian@uchicago.edu with any questions.

Lab Manager: Minerva University

The Minerva Psychology Lab is accepting applications for a full-time lab manager position to begin Summer 2024 (exact date negotiable) and continue for at least 12 months, with an annual pay of $50,000 plus benefits. The work will be mostly in San Francisco, but some time can be spent remotely, and the position may include international travel.

The lab manager will be responsible for the general administrative functioning of the lab, collaborating on designing research, and supervising undergraduate research assistants. Some research assistants and research projects will be located internationally, because Minerva undergraduates complete a global rotation that starts in San Francisco and then includes multiple world cities such as Seoul, Taipei, Buenos Aires, Hyderabad, and Berlin. 

The lab has a focus on the psychology of music and mental health, and experience or interest in either of these topics is beneficial but not required. Developmental psychology and cross-cultural psychology are also relevant, especially experience with Lookit. Professors involved in the lab include
Mark Sheskin, Katie McAllister, Randi Doyle, and Geneva Stein.

This position may be of particular interest to people planning to apply to research-focused PhD programs, and the level of involvement in research design, implementation, and write-up will be consistent with authorship on some publications. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field 
• Experience with human subjects research
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with exceptional levels of responsibility and attention to detail
• Ability to work in the United States
• Additional Relevant Qualifications
• Experience with managing projects and coordinating work teams
• Technical skills for research (programming, statistical analysis, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, ranging from debriefing participants to drafting academic papers
• Experience with online data collection with adults and children

To Apply:

Email application materials to Professor Mark Sheskin (msheskin@minerva.edu) or use this Breezy link.

Full consideration guaranteed for applications received by March 8th, though it may be possible to review applications received after that.
Include a cv/resume, a cover letter describing your experience and interest in this role, an undergraduate transcript (unofficial is fine), and contact information for up to 3 people who could be contacted for a letter of recommendation with a 1-2 sentence description of how you know each of them.

Position Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: 
$50,000 per year
(estimated; Salary is commessurate with experience. This reflects a position based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental for US employees. 

Minerva University is actively working to promote excellence through diversity and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities and diverse socio-economic backgrounds to apply. Minerva is an equal opportunity employer and honors its values and commitment to diversity and belonging in its hiring practices. In addition, Minerva University does not discriminate based on any consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law.

ABOUT MINERVA UNIVERSITY

Minerva University, headquartered in San Francisco, California, offers a unique undergraduate experience for the brightest, most motivated students in the world. Minerva’s curriculum and experiential learning has been deliberately designed to teach the capabilities needed to solve complex challenges. All Minerva classes are small, engaging active learning seminars. The virtual synchronous technology platform enables faculty to teach, and students to take their courses, from anywhere in the world, enabling its global residential program. Combining a reinvented curriculum, rigorous academic standards, leading technology, and an immersive global residential experience, Minerva provides an exceptional and accessible undergraduate education to prepare future leaders and innovators across multiple disciplines. Minerva undergraduate students come from all over the world to spend their first year in residence in San Francisco, and then live and study in multiple different major world cities over their following three years. To date, rotation cities have included Berlin, Buenos Aires, Hyderabad, London, Seoul, and Taipei. These rich international experiences provide students with deep global understanding, skills and the ability to apply their academic learning in real world situations. In addition to the five undergraduate degrees, Minerva offers a graduate degree and a graduate certificate for working professionals studying remotely throughout the world.

In 2021, Minerva University obtained independent accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Prior to that, since its founding in 2013, Minerva was accredited by WSCUC through its partnership with Keck Graduate Institute, and the institution was named Minerva Schools at KGI. Minerva graduated its first masters students in 2017 and its first undergraduate students in 2019. It currently has five undergraduate colleges and one graduate program. Its students and alums are from 100 countries. The current student population is ~650 with plans to grow to several thousand over the next decade.

Research Assistant (Child Development Lab): University of Maryland, College Park

The Child Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park, is searching for a full-time research assistant to work on the national Healthy Brain and Cognitive Development (HBCD) study. The HBCD study is recruiting women during pregnancy and following their infants through the first five years of their lives. 

There are 27 sites across the United States and all sites will be acquiring EEG from infants and young children for the
duration of the project. The research assistant will work with fellows and scientists from the different sites on issues of EEG signal processing, and EEG quality control. The work will be supervised by Dr. Nathan Fox in the Child Development Laboratory.

This position begins in June 2024. The position is for one year with a renewable second year based upon satisfactory performance.

This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing developmental cognitive neuroscience and/or learning about using neuroscientific methods with infants and toddlers. Research assistants facilitate the acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of EEG data from 27 sites around the country.

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience. Individuals should have solid math skills, knowledge of MATLAB and Python and some elementary knowledge of EEG signal processing. The job is available beginning Spring 2024 and requires a two-year commitment. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, CV and the names and email addresses of three references to Nathan Fox (fox@umd.edu) and and Jamie Listokin (listokin@umd.edu).

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD
is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected
veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Lab Manager (Social and Moral Development Laboratory): University of Maryland, College Park

Application Deadline: April 22, 2024

The Social and Moral Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland, supervised by Professor Melanie Killen, is recruiting a lab manager for a National Institute of Child Health and Human Development-funded project.  The lab manager will be responsible for overseeing research projects related to a school-based intervention study designed to reduce prejudice, increase intergroup friendships, and enable children to recognize and rectify social inequalities.  
 
As well, the lab manager will assist with research on peer-based social inclusion and exclusion, the origins of morality, the development of fairness and equality concepts, prejudice and bias in childhood, intergroup friendships, and mental state knowledge in the context of morality and intergroup relationships. 
 
Responsibilities: 
Organizational skills related to data recruitment (Zoom as well as in-person), contacting school administrators for participation agreements, obtaining consent forms, managing compensations for school participants, data collection, coordination of communication with the lab team, instrument development, submission of IRB protocol forms, management of the lab and the lab website, scheduling of lab meetings, and general execution of research projects.  The lab manager will work closely with Professor Melanie Killen, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants. 

This position is a great opportunity for recent college graduates who would like full-time research experience before enrolling in a graduate program in developmental psychology, developmental science, or related fields.  This position is for one year and renewable for a second or possibly third year depending on grant funding. Collaborative research opportunities with the P.I. and the research team are part of this position.  The University of Maryland is 30 minutes from Washington D.C., offering research, educational, and cultural opportunities. There are many other colleges and universities in the area and we are close to the beautiful Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.

Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. in psychology, human development, or a related field
• Background in child development, developmental psychology, or related fields 
• Interest in an organizational position with responsibilities
• Experience working with schools and/or teachers 
• Desire to learn about the topics studied by the lab group
• Familiarity with research software and statistics (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel, PowerPoint, Qualtrics)

If interested, please submit the following to Jonquil Rumburger (jonquilr@umd.edu):

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter detailing interest in the position and previous research experience
3. Unofficial academic transcripts
4. Contact information with three professional references

The review of applications will begin immediately and will close by April 22nd, 2024.  The start date is around July 1st, 2024, with some flexibility. For questions about the position, please send an email to Dr. Melanie Killen at mkillen@umd.edu.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Lab Manager: Georgetown University

The Department of Psychology at Georgetown University is seeking a full-time lab manager for Dr. Casey Brown’s laboratory. The lab’s research investigates interpersonal emotional phenomena in connection with mental and physical health across the life course, with a particular focus on aging dyads. Our research bridges multiple domains of inquiry, drawing from clinical psychology, social and health psychology, affective neuroscience, and aging. This is a two-year position that ideally starts in May 2024. If interested, please complete the Google form, which requires a current CV, a cover letter that briefly describes your prior research experience and future academic/research goals, and contact information for 2-3 references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For more information about the lab, please click here.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will assist with an ongoing R00 from the National Institute on Aging focused on Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in dyads where one individual has a neurodegenerative disorder.
• Maintaining lab infrastructure (e.g., lab website, budgets, lab documentation)
• Conducting research (e.g., writing IRBs, recruiting participants, collecting data, analyzing data including behavior, eye-tracking, peripheral physiology, and neuroimaging data, and sharing results through papers, posters, and talks)
• Supporting lab research (e.g., assisting other lab members with literature searches, study design, stimuli preparation, data collection, analyses, manuscript and grant preparation)
• Building and supporting the lab community (e.g., facilitating lab communication and organizing lab events)
• Hiring and managing a team of undergraduate research assistants

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree 
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, detail-oriented, efficient, and able to work independently
• Ability to sometimes work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends), depending on participant availability
• The final candidate must successfully pass a background check and approval by Georgetown University

Preferred (but not required) Qualifications

• Proficiency with statistical and programming languages/software (e.g., SPSS, R, MATLAB, Java, Python)
• Prior experience conducting empirical research on questions related to the lab’s research focus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Contact Dr. Casey Brown (Casey.Brown@georgetown.edu) with additional questions.

Lab Manager: Princeton University

Application Deadline: March 14, 2024

The CoLab at Princeton University is hiring a full-time lab manager to begin in mid-June 2024. This opportunity is ideal for anyone who might be interested in deepening their research experience in cognitive science, developmental psychology, or cognitive neuroscience before graduate school. To learn more and submit an application, please click here.

Applications will be reviewed starting March 15 until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Natalia Vélez at nvelez@princeton.edu. 

Lab Coordinator: University of California, Los Angeles

Application Deadline: March 22, 2024

The UCLA Department of Linguistics is recruiting a curious, dynamic, and organized candidate to work as the full-time Lab Coordinator for the language acquisition research lab.

Responsibilities include organizing and managing subject recruitment, interacting with parents and children, aiding in experimental design, testing infants, maintaining data spreadsheets, and facilitating undergraduate and graduate research projects.

This is a 100% career administrative position with benefits; a commitment for two years is required. The position starts immediately and offers flexible hours. Hourly rate begins at $28.04 and is commensurate with experience. UCLA is an equal opportunity employer.

The candidate must have experience working in a research lab with children between 0 – 6 years and their parents.
A degree (B.A. or M.A.) in Linguistics/Psychology or related field, research experience with infants and language acquisition, and proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.  Experience with the SR Eyelink eyetracker would be a plus. The position will require testing on at least two Saturdays per month. This position is ideal for gaining experience before entering graduate school; previous coordinators have gone to excellent doctoral programs. Details of previous research projects are available on the UCLA Language Acquisition Lab Webpage as well as faculty pages of Laurel Perkins and Megha Sundara.

If you are interested, please complete the application (requisition number 40848) here.

Applications will be accepted until March 22, 2024. You will need to include a cover letter, resume/CV, and names of three references. If you have any questions, please email Megha Sundara  (megha.sundara@humnet.ucla.edu).