Jobs & Summer Internships

(Last Updated: 1/7/26)

NOTE: These opportunities are not approved for the internship requirement in the psychology major.  For more information about that requirement, please click here.

Summer Internships
Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Summer Internships

 

Paid Summer 2026 Internships: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Application Deadline: January 14, 2026

The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program on December 15, 2025.

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this 10-week paid summer research internship provides undergraduate students with: 

• One-on-one mentoring from leading scientists
• Engagement in a unique, multidisciplinary research environment 
• Hands-on research experience
• A $7,000 stipend
• Support for travel expenses and free housing

We welcome applicants from all majors and encourage students from institutions with limited research opportunities, including two-year colleges, to apply. 

2026 Projects

Topics for the 2026 Injury Science REU projects include: 

• Concussion and brain health
• Injury rehabilitation and biomechanics engineering
• Road traffic protection
• Violence prevention
• Traumatic stress
• AI in healthcare
• Young driver safety

Explore the full list of projects and read the project descriptions or learn how to apply.  Applications will be accepted from December 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026.

Hear from Past REU Students

Click here to watch a 2025 REU participant share how the program influenced their academic and career goals.

Want to hear more?  Watch the full playlist of student reflections.
 

Summer Internship: University of California, Berkeley (Social Origins Lab)

Appplication Deadline: February 2, 2026

The Social Origins Lab at UC Berkeley is excited to invite applications for the Summer 2026 Internship Program! Under the guidance of Professor Jan Engelmann, the lab explores the intersection of social and cognitive abilities in human development, investigating how these skills emerge and interact across different species and cultures. Our research focuses on working with children of various age groups, offering interns the chance to contribute to cutting-edge studies in this area.

Interns will work closely with graduate students, gaining hands-on experience in multiple aspects of the research process. Responsibilities include running studies with young children, assisting with participant recruitment, collecting and coding video data, and supporting administrative tasks. Interns will also attend weekly professional development sessions led by experts from a range of fields, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop research skills, gain exposure to academic research, and contribute to meaningful projects in cognitive science. Apply now and become part of the collaborative team at UC Berkeley’s Social Origins Lab!

The 8-week internship will take place between June 1st - July 31st in Berkeley, CA. Interns will work approximately 30 hours/week and be offered a stipend of $2400.

The application deadline is February 2, 2026.

Apply by filling out this form.

Click here for more information.  Any questions can be directed to socialoriginsmanager@berkeley.edu. 

Summer Internship: University of California, Berkeley (LCD Lab)

Application Deadline: February 9, 2026 (10AM PST)

The Language and Cognitive Development Lab (LCD Lab) at UC Berkeley, under the direction of Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan, is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Internship Program! The LCD Lab explores how linguistic, cognitive, and social abilities arise during human development. A central goal of our research is exploring how these different aspects of development interact with one another. 

The lab hosts a 9-week summer internship for highly motivated students looking for research experience. Interns will be expected to work onsite for 30 hours/week. Interns will interact with the lab manager, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and each other, and will meet with Professor Srinivasan to discuss their research. Interns will also participate in many facets of the research process, such as assisting with data collection, working on stimuli creation and preparation of study materials, reading relevant theoretical and empirical papers, recruiting participants, and processing or analyzing data. Lastly, interns will attend weekly lab meetings and reading groups to discuss the theory behind research projects, and will have the opportunity to present on the projects they are assigned during the internship.  

The internship will be held from Monday, June 1st - Friday, August 7th. We are willing to accomodate a slightly later start date (~ Monday, June 15th) for students at universities that end later than our start date.

Although we recommend applicants to apply for outside funding, we will provide a stipend of $2,700 to a limited number of applicants that are not able to secure funding. Please note that we are unable to assist in providing housing in the Bay Area and we cannot sponsor visas for international applicants. 

Click here to learn more and to apply.

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 9th at 10 AM PST.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the LCD lab manager, Nafia Rahaman, at lcdmanager@berkeley.edu.

Summer Internship: Cornell University

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

The Developmental Moral Psychology Lab (DMPL) at Cornell University (PI: Audun Dahl) invites applications for its Summer 2026 Internship Program!  
Please apply by January 23, 2026.

How do children figure out that helping is good and harming is bad? And how do we learn to deal with exceptions and disagreements about morality, religion, and social norms? The DMPL is looking for summer interns to join its research on morality across the lifespan.

Interns will participate in all phases of the lab's research, from literature discussions and study design to participant recruitment, data collection, and data coding. They will also complete an independent project.

Interns will spend approximately 30 hours per week in person in the lab on the Cornell campus for six weeks (June 15th to August 7th). The lab will provide a $1000 stipend to students who are not receiving other funding to help with the costs of travel and housing. The lab will also work with interns to secure additional funding from their home institution or other sources.

Ithaca, NY is a great place to spend the summer. Located in the middle of the popular Finger Lakes Region, Ithaca has gorges, waterfalls, woods, restaurants, and music within walking distance–and much more within a short drive in any direction.

Eligibility: At the time of the internship, applicants must

• be a current undergraduate student, ideally in developmental psychology, cognitive science, moral psychology, or related field.
• be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or student visa holder (F1, J1) 
• have experience with children (e.g., babysitting, childcare, research)
• (ideally) have prior research experience

How to Apply: Please complete this application form. The lab will start reviewing applications on January 18th. 

Please email any questions to the lab manager, Zoe Favilla. You can also learn more about the lab by visiting the website. The lab looks forward to hearing from you!

Summer Internship: University of California, Berkeley (Gopnik Lab)

Application Deadline: February 11, 2026 (10:00am PST)

The Coginitive Development and Learning Lab, at UC Berkeley (also known as the Gopnik Lab), under the direction of Dr. Alison Gopnik, is now accepting applications for its 2026 summer internship program! The lab broadly explores children's development of causal reasoning, exploration, and learning. Highly motivated undergraduates, graduating seniors, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

This 8-week internship will be from June 1st to July 24, 2026. The lab is willing to accommodate a slightly later start date for universities that end later then its start date. Interns will be expected to work onsite for 30 hours/week and although they recommend applicants apply for outside funding, they will provide a stipend of $2,400 to those who are not able to secure funding. Please note that the lab is unable to assist in providing housing in the Bay Area and cannot sponsor visas for international applicants.

Interns will work closely with the lab manager, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and one other. Interns will be involved in many facets of the research process, such as: assisting with data collection, running studies at local schools and museums, working on stimuli creation and preparation of study materials, reading relevant theoretical and empirical papers, recruiting participants, and processing or analyzing data. The goal of this program is to provide a comprehensive, hands-on research experience to students, while making valuable contributions to cognitive science. Interns will also be provided with weekly professional development events to help prepare for PhD program applications and psychology-related career paths.

Please click here for more information and application instructions. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 11, at 10:00 am PST.

Please note: Accepted interns will have to pass a background check as required by the university since this role involves conducting research with minors.

Feel free to email Maansi at gopniklabmanager@berkeley.edu for any questions!

 

Outside Employment Opportunities

Lab Coordinator: Boston College

The Cooperation Lab at Boston College, directed by Dr. Katherine McAuliffe, is seeking a full-time senior research assistant / lab coordinator. The lab focuses on the origins of cooperation in human development and evolution. Major research areas include the development of cooperation across societies as well as the psychological mechanisms supporting cooperation in humans and other species. This is a one-year full-time position with benefits. There is a possibility of extension beyond one year depending on funding. Extension beyond the first year is contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in psychology or a related field, research experience, an interest in working with children, and at least some experience managing others.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, scheduling, and testing child and adult research participants in the USA
• Extensive work with data, including organization, coding, and analysis
• Some basic programming and working with lab technology (e.g., matlab, reach trajectory tracking)
• Managing a participant database   
• Working with the Boston College Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Hiring, training, and coordinating undergraduate research assistants  
• Driving to and from testing sites
• Working with participants across a range of settings (e.g., indoor and outdoor) and hours (e.g., some weekends and evenings)
• Additional research and administrative duties (e.g., preparation of manuscripts for publication, conference presentations, purchases, grant reports)
• The position may involve traveling internationally to conduct research with children in other countries. Travel may include trips to sites without regular access to running water, electricity, and internet

The position offers substantial research experience and would be perfect for someone highly motivated to undertake graduate study (in developmental psychology or otherwise). The successful candidate will be a core member of a vibrant and collaborative research environment and will benefit from the broader intellectual community at Boston College. The candidate may also have the opportunity to collaborate on formal research projects with members of the lab. More information on the department is available here.

The candidate should be self-motivated and able to solve problems independently, while also being comfortable managing and working with others. Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are of utmost importance. Strong technical skills and a valid driver’s license are also a must. For travel, a valid passport is necessary.

Lab duties will require: making regular use of Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, experimental software such as Qualtrics and Interact, and statistical software. The lab coordinator will contribute to an ongoing project which uses sensorimotor reach tracking to explore the intrinsic processes driving children’s fairness decisions. They will also be involved with an online platform that will examine children’s and adolescent’s social preferences across populations. Familiarity with statistical software such as R would be a plus. Regular weekend and evening testing dates are required and will count toward weekly hours.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter describing your specific interest in the position and outlining your skills and experience that directly relate to the responsibilities listed above. Please mention your experience working with data and any experiences relevant to working directly with children and their families. Information about relevant travel experiences is also of interest. Please note that this position is designed to last for one year based on current funding. However, the position may be extended contingent upon performance and the PI’s funding situation. 

Submit your materials along with the names and contact information for two or more references using this link (note: letters are not required at this stage).

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Katherine McAuliffe using the subject line: “Cooperation Lab Senior Research Assistant Application.”

Review of applications will begin in January, 2026 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Summer 2026.

English/Spanish Bilingual Project Assistant: NYU Grossman School of Medicine

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a bilingual project assistant (PlayReadVIP Coach) to work in the Department of Pediatrics (PI: Alan Mendelsohn, MD). The team examines and delivers parenting interventions to improve child development outcomes in at-risk populations by working in pediatric healthcare (PlayReadVIP). The candidate will be responsible for multiple project tasks, and will work with a multidisciplinary team of pediatricians, psychologists, and other child development professionals.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Administer standardized program to parents of infants and young children, providing tips about reading, playing, and interacting with their children.
• Record and review video sessions of parents and children playing together, offering positive reinforcement.
• Recruit families into the program and coordinate closely with clinic staff.
• Maintain records of family participation in the program and manage databases.
• Develop rapport with families in the program and track/schedule program visits.
• Conduct interviews with parents on a range of topics, including depression screening and child development behaviors.
• Prepare, update, and translate project-related documents.
• Maintain and organize project materials
• Assist with coordination and training of volunteers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of research and clinical staff

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supporting research tasks such as participant recruitment, informed consent, and administering developmental assessments.
• Transcribing and/or coding research data.

Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish
• Bachelor’s Degree in child development, child life, infancy, special education, family processes, maternal and child health, or related field (preferred)
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, children, and parents in educational, hospital, or mental health settings. Previous research experience is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with the foster system or experience working with families affected by it (preferred)
• Previous experience with databases or EMRs, e.g., Epic, Excel, REDCap, or other similar programs (preferred)

Location:

This position will be primarily based at one or more partner locations. Potential locations include: Bronx, NY (Charlotte Gardens), Manhattan, NY (Harlem & Kips Bay), Northern New Jersey (West New York, NJ). Other similar types of positions may be available at other locations (Queens, NY (Elmhurst), Brooklyn, Bronx (South Bronx-Lincoln Hospital), Manhattan (Kips Bay).

• Locations may be subject to change.
• Staff may occasionally be required to work at other NYC-area sites for training and program delivery.
• There may also be opportunities to participate in additional programmatic or research projects.

TO APPLY:

Please complete an application at this link. 
NYU Langone Job ID: 1150273_RR00110199

For any questions, or to learn more, please email PlayReadVIP.jobs@nyulangone.org with ‘PlayReadVIP Coach’ in the subject line.

Research Coordinator: foundry10

Application Deadline: January 12, 2026

foundry10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. In collaboration with a wide range of partners, we surface, evaluate, and share opportunities to better support youth learning both inside and outside the classroom. Building on more than a decade of impactful work, our unique approach blends applied and experimental research, philanthropy, and education programs rooted in evidence-based best practices.

Summary of Role

foundry10 is seeking a Research Coordinator for the Conceptual Development Lab (CDL), reporting to the CDL Senior Researcher, Kara Weisman.

Research in the Conceptual Development Lab focuses on how people learn to represent and reason about abstract concepts, and how educators and parents/caregivers can support conceptual development among young children. Recent projects have investigated preschoolers' early number knowledge and caregivers' beliefs about play. New lines of work might focus on children’s developing representations of minds, bodies, and emotions (see related work here); as well as caregivers’ and educators’ beliefs about child development (see related work here). Research in the lab usually takes the form of research “games” designed for children between the ages of 2-10 years, and surveys or interviews designed for parents, caregivers, or other adults.

The Research Coordinator will provide hands-on support to ongoing research projects and help develop new projects in the lab. Primary responsibilities will be recruiting families and schools to participate in research through email outreach, social media campaigns, phone calls, and in-person recruitment; collecting data with children between the ages of ~2-10 years and their parents/caregivers in person at Seattle-area preschools and children’s museums and online via Zoom or online survey platforms; and helping to train and support research assistants who join the lab on a shorter-term basis (to assist with data collection). Other research activities might include conducting literature reviews, designing studies, participating in qualitative analysis of videos of children and caregivers, and assisting with statistical analysis of quantitative data using R or other software. Depending on skills and interest, the Research Coordinator could also develop and deploy more advanced technical skills for quantitative analysis and computational research, but advanced technical skills are not required for this position.

Strong candidates for this position will demonstrate a genuine curiosity about children, a history of enjoying working directly with children and families, and an acute attention to detail in their work.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities:

The Research Coordinator will work closely with researchers in the Conceptual Development Lab and with one or more of our Interest Area teams such as the Creativity, Design, and Play team, to support ongoing research projects and help develop new research projects. Specific responsibilities will vary based on the project, but may include:

• Participant recruitment and data collection 
  • Recruiting families and schools to participate in research through email outreach, social media campaigns, phone calls, and in-person recruitment
  • Coordinating with school administrators, teachers, museum liaisons, and parents/caregivers to gather consent and schedule data collection
  • Collecting data with children between the ages of ~2-10 years and their parents/caregivers, both in person (e.g at Seattle-area preschools and children’s museums) and online (e.g. via Zoom, via online survey platforms)
  • Providing training and support to Research Assistants who might join the lab on a shorter-term basis
• Project management 
  • Using project management software to track project-related tasks and schedules
  • Participating in project team meetings
  • Writing IRB protocols
• Data management, preparation, and analysis  
  • Entering data, cleaning data, de-identifying data, and storing data while closely following both foundry10 and lab-specific guidelines
  • Assisting with analysis, including qualitative analysis of videos of children and caregivers and statistical analysis of quantitative data
  • Sharing results through written reports, conference submissions, journal submissions, and internal presentations and reports

Secondary responsibilities:

• Supporting and potentially leading the conception and implementation of new research projects, including:  
  • conducting literature reviews
  • participating in discussions of relevant research
  • designing and piloting new research games for children and surveys for adults 
• Supporting foundry10 colleagues outside of the Conceptual Development Lab that may include but is not limited to: 
  • providing temporary assistance with data collection for projects outside the lab
  • providing feedback on colleagues' presentations and writing
  • participating in collaborations between the lab and other foundry10 colleagues
  • Managing communication through the study@foundry10 email 

This is not an exhaustive list; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Human Development, Cognitive Science, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of research experience within a university or professional research setting e.g. collecting data with human subjects in a social /behavioral science research lab
• Has subject-area expertise, such as knowledge of child development, experience with data collection and management, and experience with data analysis
• Has experience working directly with children between the ages of 2 and 10 years (for example, babysitting or other caregiving experiences, tutoring or teaching, prior research involving data collection with children) 

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Required:

• Experience working directly with children between the ages of 2-10 years
• Experience collecting data with human subjects
• Strong attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills to follow up on many components of research projects, manage multiple projects, and keep projects moving forward 
• Competent with Google Suite, including Google Sheets
• Ability to troubleshoot and set up computers and equipment for research projects
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid team environment
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and identify areas where processes could be improved 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with basic data analysis methods (e.g., correlations, t-tests)

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with people from diverse backgrounds (including parents, teachers, school administrators) through various communication channels, including email, social media, phone calls, and in-person conversations (e.g., experience recruiting research participants, canvassing, or conducting community outreach)
• Familiarity with more advanced data analysis methods and visualization techniques (e.g., regression analysis, factor analysis, psychometrics) 
• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., R/Rstudio)

This position requires periodic in-person work at local research sites and the foundry10 office so applicants must have a reliable form of transportation and be able to travel to data collection sites. 

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $70,000-107,375 per year, reporting to a Senior Researcher.

This is not a remote position. Candidates must live in Washington State and be able to work in person in the greater Seattle area as needed. We cannot sponsor visa applications, and to be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in the United States. To protect our staff, partners, and the youth we serve, we require all foundry10 employees to adhere to our masking and COVID testing policies when working in person.

To be considered for this position, submit your resume or CV along with a cover letter. Applications will not be reviewed without a cover letter. The application deadline is January 12, 2026.

The interview process will consist of the following steps: 
Step 1: Zoom audio interview with Conceptual Development Lab team members (1 hour)
Step 2: Zoom video interview with the Conceptual Development Lab team members, including Senior Researcher (1.5 hours)
Step 3: Background and professional reference checks

foundry10 offers competitive salary and benefits that include:

• A 4-day workweek
• A flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and 100% coverage for dependents
• $1,500 yearly education stipend
• $3,000 yearly wellness and hobby stipend, before taxes
• Generous paid time off that includes: 
  • 4 weeks of vacation time annually and additional accrual with tenure
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 56 hours of paid sick and safe leave frontloaded annually
  • Week-long office closures twice a year - each summer and winter
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance paid fully by foundry10

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. foundry10 strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment because of a protected characteristic. The organization does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
foundry10 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities with the application and interviewing process as well as essential job functions.

Research Coordinator: University of South Carolina

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

Are you passionate about developmental science and making an impact in infant and early childhood research? The Early Social Development Lab is hiring a Research Coordinator to work on groundbreaking NIH- and Foundation-funded projects focused on infant behavior, attention, and early autism identification.

The lab is launching an exciting new R01 study exploring how physiological development in very preterm infants may predict autism. You will help coordinate collaboration with colleagues in the College of Computer Science and Engineering and College of Nursing to assist in collection of ECG data in the NICU. You will also lead in-home study visits, collect and process cutting-edge physiological data, coordinate with families, and help drive critical discoveries.
This is a hands-on role perfect for someone eager to learn mobile data collection technology, strengthen research skills, and contribute to high-impact science. Opportunities to present at conferences and co-author publications are available.

Who the Lab is Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by start date of the position (Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Computer Science or related field)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with physiological data, infants, toddlers, or research is a plus!

Click here to learn more about the lab.

Click here to apply.

Start Date: Flexible, but no later than March 1st, 2026.

To Apply: Complete the application online (link above). You may optionally send a CV and Cover Letter to Dr. Jessica Bradshaw at jbradshaw@sc.edu.

Candidates will be considered as applications are received. 

Research Assistant: University of Connecticut

The Human Development and Family Sciences Department at the University of Connecticut is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant I (RA I) to support applied research focused on early childhood development, interventions, and child and family well-being.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual preparing for graduate study in human development, psychology, public policy, education, or a related field. The Research Assistant will gain hands-on experience with applied research, intervention delivery, data collection and management, and will have opportunities to contribute to conference presentations and manuscript preparation.

The RA I will work closely with a multidisciplinary research team that includes faculty, a project director, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, under the direct supervision of Drs. Rachel Chazan-Cohen and Caitlin Lombardi. Work will be based at UConn’s Storrs campus, with regular travel to community-based child care settings in Hartford and New Haven.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Recruiting and maintaining contact with infants/toddlers and their families
• Collecting and processing questionnaire and direct assessment data
• Assisting with data management
• Coordinating and training undergraduate research assistants
• Participating in lab meetings
• Supporting data collection during evenings and weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human development, psychology, education, or a related field
• Conversational Spanish proficiency
• Prior research experience in early childhood or at least one year of research data collection combined with documented experience working with young children
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment
• Access to reliable transportation for travel between research sites

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Experience with data collection involving young children and families
• Experience with REDCap or similar data management platforms
• Familiarity with SPSS, Stata, or R
• Experience with observational coding, survey data, or participant recruitment

Please click here to apply.

 

Postbac Fellowship Positions Available: University of Notre Dame

Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

The Center for Educational Research and Action (Era) at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for the 2026-28 cohort of its postbaccalaureate (postbac) research fellowship.

Postbacs engage in cutting-edge research, receive close mentorship from leading scholars across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience through community-based educational initiatives at the local, national, or global level. They are embedded in research centers or labs across the university, including the Cognition, Learning, and Development Lab (CLAD Lab); the Center for STEM Education; the Center for Literacy Education; the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity; the Human-Centered Responsible AI Lab; the Global Center for the Development of the Whole Child, and many others. Postbacs participate in a structured training program designed to prepare them for top doctoral programs.

All interested candidates are encouraged to learn more and apply here by February 13.

Research Assistant: 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 (payroll title Faculty Specialist) 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. Please 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 Assistant.”

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 as soon as possible.  A 2-year commitment is required; third year is possible dependent on available funding. Review of applications will begin January 26, 2026 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 Tracy Riggins at riggins@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.