Jobs & Summer Internships

(Last Updated: 12/11/24)

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

• DISCLAIMER: Listed here are a variety of unsolicited job and internship position announcements outside Marist College, which have been received by the Psychology Department.  We are providing this information for any student who may be interested in exploring these opportunities.  The Psychology Department neither vets nor endorses these experiences.  Please click on one of the following links which will directly take you to the appropriate section:

Summer Internships
Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Summer Internships

Summer Internship: University of Wisconsin Madison

Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

The University of Wisconsin Madison has recently opened its applications for an exciting NSF REU site research-based summer program. The Psychology Department at UW-Madison holds a Psychology Research Experience Program every summer to encourage undergraduate students in their junior or senior year to engage in psychological research. This program involves intensive mentoring from a faculty member along with lab research with an emphasis on data science skills building. 

This year's program dates are from May 27th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025. The application portal is open, and will close on February 15th, 2025. 

Students from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Please click here to read further information about PREP and how to apply.

If you or someone you know have specific questions about PREP, please contact our Program Coordinator, Stephanie Ward (prep@psych.wisc.edu).

Summer Internship: UC Berkeley

Application Deadline: February 12, 2025

The Social Origins Lab at UC Berkeley, under the direction of Dr. Jan Engelmann, is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 internship program. The lab explores how social and cognitive abilities arise and interact with one another in human development and across species and cultures. In doing so, our research studies primarily involve working with children of various age ranges. 

The lab hosts an 8-week summer internship for enthusiastic undergraduates looking for research experience. Interns will spend their time in Berkeley working alongside graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and fellow undergraduates to develop and run research studies . This will include data collection at local museums and camps, learning to analyze and code data, and helping pilot and improve ongoing projects.

Summer interns will also have the opportunity to participate in weekly professional development events covering topics such as graduate school applications, academia vs. industry, discussion of scientific papers, ongoing projects in the Berkeley Developmental Labs, and more.

Interns are expected to commit to the entirety of the internship and will work approximately 30 hours/week. They are granted a $2400 stipend for the summer.

Our summer internship will take place from June 2nd - July 25th in Berkeley, CA. For those on the quarter system, the start date can be adjusted accordingly. The application is due February 12, 2025.

Click here to learn more and to apply.

Please direct any questions to lab manager Harriet Caplin at socialoriginsmanager@berkeley.edu.

 

Outside Employment Opportunities

Research Assistant 1: University of Connecticut

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024

The HELLO Lab at The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a Research Assistant 1 position in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the management of NIH-funded research projects investigating parent-child interaction, home language environment, psychosocial development, executive function, and language development in young children with and without hearing loss. The Research Assistant 1 will work with children and their parents and a team of researchers including undergraduate research assistants, research associates, postdocs, and faculty members. The position offers a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in using cutting-edge head-mounted eye-tracking technology to study parent-child interaction and word learning in typically developing and deaf/hard-of-hearing toddlers who use cochlear implants and/or hearing aids. 

For more information regarding the Department of SLHS please visit the Department's website.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collecting data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures. Working closely with families participating in projects done by the lab. Working on head-mounted and screen-based eye-tracking systems. Managing, coding, and analyzing video and time series data. Coordinating, training, and working with undergraduate research assistants. Management, coordination, and administration of lab operations. Assisting with new experimental setups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.    BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, speech and hearing sciences, or a related field.
2.    Highly motivated to learn new technology, including computer programming and sensing device setup.
3.    Detail oriented.
4.    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
5.    Strong independent work ethic and time management.
6.    Demonstrated interest in development and learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.    Experience working in a research lab with children and their families.
2.    Experience with eye tracking.
3.    Ability to learn and troubleshoot software and basic scripting methods (R, Matlab, Python).

APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position renewed annually, based on performance and funding. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors UConn Chapter (AAUP).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY
Click here to apply, Staff Positions, Search #498643 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 16, 2024.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State's Code of Ethics.

Research Coordinator: Georgetown University

The Georgetown Laboratory for Relational Cognition, directed by Adam Green, anticipates hiring a research coordinator. The position will focus on NSF- and foundation-funded research investigating creativity and character in educational contexts. In conjunction with the project team, the research
coordinator will contribute to ramping-up and conducting large-scale data collection efforts involving multiple institutions. Depending on level of interest, the research coordinator will have substantial opportunity to engage with all aspects of the project, including the development of new computational tools to assess creativity, data analysis, and write-up. There is also opportunity to contribute to a broader set of lab-based studies on cognitive and neural mechanisms of creativity, and to studies employing neuromodulation-, training-, and curriculum-based approaches to enhance creative cognition and executive function.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The preferred start date is spring or summer 2025.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send a professional CV and a letter of application describing research interests and professional goals to Maggie Shideler, and should provide the names of three professional references who can readily provide letters of recommendation upon request. Any informal inquiries can be sent to the PI, Adam Green.

Compensation is based on Georgetown pay scales, depending on qualifications and experience.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see the Georgetown website for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798. This position requires a criminal background check performed by Human Resources.

Research Assistant: Rutgers University-Newark

The Child Study Center at Rutgers University-Newark, directed by Dr. Vanessa LoBue, seeks a full-time research assistant to work on two new federally funded projects. Start date is flexible, but on or before December 1, 2024 is highly desirable. One project focuses on how children learn about illness transmission, and the other focuses on the natural emotional input infants receive from their environments. 
 
The primary role of the research assistant will be to work with local schools and community organizations to recruit participants and organize data collections. The research assistant will also be expected to play an active role in all stages of the  lab’s ongoing research projects, including (1) conducting experiments with infants, children, and adults in laboratory and school settings; (2) training and supervising undergraduate and graduate researchers; (3) administrative duties, such as daily record keeping, data management, equipment purchase, and maintenance of lab participant database; and (4) providing general support to other researchers.

Preferred start date is December 1st (with some flexibility), with a 2-year desired commitment, further extendable depending on fit. 

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience and knowledge of general principles and practices within a discipline and ability to use that knowledge for practical application. Administrative experience and experience working with children is preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, an ability to work independently, and an interest in development are a must. The applicant should be comfortable interacting with children of all ages, with undergraduate students, and especially with parents and community members. Fluency in Spanish is not required, but a plus.

To apply, please upload your CV, a cover letter, and list of 3 references here. The cover letter should describe your relevant experience, and it should in particular address your research, and experience engaging with local community groups or schools. 
 
Rutgers University, Newark is located in the heart of New Jersey’s largest city and is an easy 25-minute train ride from downtown Manhattan.

Neuroimaging Research Assistant: Weill Cornell Department of Psychiatry

Weill Cornell Department of Psychiatry is looking for a skilled and highly motivated Research Assistant specializing in neuroimaging to join the Solomonov Lab. The lab is an interdisciplinary collaborative team working within the exciting intersection of computational and clinical neuroscience and clinical psychology.

The candidate will participate in randomized controlled trials of psychotherapy for mid- and late-life depression and postpartum depression. The candidate will assist in analysis of datasets spanning clinical, behavioral, and neuroimaging modalities. This position is ideal for a candidate who is interested in pursuing doctoral studies in neuroscience, clinical psychology or medical school later on. The position requires a 2-year commitment, full time in-person at our lab, located at 1300 York Avenue, New York, with possibility of some remote days.

Click here for full details of the position and to apply.

Research Coordinator: University of Michigan

The Behavioral Lab at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is seeking a Research Coordinator. The research coordinator will collaborate with the lab manager, faculty, and graduate students to conduct a diverse array of research studies. Responsibilities will include managing the student research requirement for marketing and management courses, as well as serving as the project manager for lab experiments. The research
covers a wide range of topics, including consumer behavior, organizational behavior, group dynamics, behavioral economics, creativity, emotion, strategy, power, motivation, teamwork, leadership, and more.

The anticipated start date is January 2025. For questions about this role, email talent.acquisition@umich.edu.

Research Assistant: University of Maryland

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. Individuals should have solid math skills and knowledge of programming particularly MATLAB and Python. 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 26 sites around the country.

The HBCD study is recruiting women during pregnancy and following their infants through the first five years of their lives. 

There are 26 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 Spring/Summer of  2025. 

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience. The job is available beginning Spring 2025 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) or 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.

Research Associate: NYU Langone

There is currently an opening for a postbac Research Associate position in Dr. Courtney Filippi’s Infant Brain & Behavior (IBB) Lab at NYU Langone.
 
Duties:

• Working closely with parents, young children, and infants
• Recruiting participants
• Running study visits involving behavioral tasks, EEG, and MRI 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior research experience
• Flexible schedule on nights and weekends is required

 Click here for more information on the postion, the lab, and Dr. Filippi’s research.

Interested individuals should fill out this form and upload their CV. Questions should be directed to Lily Su, Lillian.Su@NYULangone.org.

Project Manager: University of California, Berkeley

The Piantadosi and Xu labs at UC Berkeley (directed by Steve Piantadosi and Fei Xu) are seeking a project manager to support a large NSF study investigating the core cognitive mechanisms involved in the development of arithmetic, probability, and intuitive statistics. The project looks at mathematical development in two diverse cultures, specifically people living in the San Francisco Bay Area and an indigenous Amazonian group in the Beni region of Bolivia. This comparative method will allow us to investigate how mathematical abilities arise with and without formal schooling.

The position will involve regular trips (annual or semi-annual) to Bolivia to conduct research with indigenous communities. Spanish language proficiency is essential to facilitate efficient communication with collaborators and participants during fieldwork. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

This is a full time position with a start date in early 2025. More details about the position and a link to apply can be found here.  
Please note that (a) a CV, (b) a cover letter, and (c) a writing sample are required to apply. A programming sample or GitHub page is optional.

Please click here for more information about the Piantadosi Lab (Computation & Language Lab).

Please click here for more information about the Xu Lab (Berkeley Early Learning Lab).

Please direct any questions to Holly Palmeri (holly.palmeri@berkeley.edu).

Research Assistant: University of Southern California

The Brain, Emotion, and Attention Development Lab at USC is looking for a full-time research assistant (Research Lab Tech II) to provide research-related supervision and oversight of the activities in the lab.  The research assistant will work on existing and new studies investigating behavioral and neural correlates of self-regulation and other attentional processes. The studies examine the impact of early risk factors such as temperament and early environmental factors (e.g., perinatal exposures, SES, and parenting) on social and emotional development (e.g., internalizing and externalizing problems). For more details on these projects, please click here.

This position will begin in January 2025 and continue through summer 2026 with the possibility of extension based on performance and grant funding.
 
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

Project Management

• Helping with administrative tasks
• Coordinating Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
• Completing new submissions
• Making amendments to protocol templates
• Submitting continuing review forms
• Coordinating data collection, including participant recruitment, screening, assessments, and participant payment
• Conducting literature reviews and compiling references for manuscript publication, conference presentations, and grant submissions
• Managing undergraduate research assistants  
• Identifying community organizations to establish partnerships
• Facilitating and maintaining community partnerships

Requirements of the Position

• Advanced technical skills e.g., R, Matlab, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills, organization skills, and careful attention to detail 
• Ability to take on leadership for assigned work-related tasks, both independently and as part of a team
• Coursework in quantitative, qualitative mixed and/or advanced research methods 
• Ability to manage one’s time and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to work successfully under strict deadlines
• Understand and follow policies and procedures, including handling confidential materials with discretion
• Experience with Zotero, Qualtrics, and RedCap is preferred
• Grant writing experience and knowledge of grant submission process is also preferred

Pay rate: $24-$27 per hour

Timeline: Interviews wil be conducted on a rolling basis.  The candidate can expect to start in the Spring of 2025.

How to Apply: All interested candidates should apply immediately for full consideration. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Santiago Morales at santiago.morales@usc.edu. 

Lab Manager: Yale University

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

The Leonard Learning Lab at Yale, directed by Dr. Julia Leonard, is seeking a full-time lab manager for a 2-year-position to begin in June 2025. The lab investigates the underlying cognitive capacities and environmental factors that shape children’s learning and motivation.  

This position is ideal for those interested in gaining more research experience before pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science, or education. The lab manager will work closely with the PI, participate in all aspects of the research process, and have the potential to co-author posters and manuscripts and attend conferences. Women, LGBTQ, and underrepresented minority applicants are strongly encouraged. We expect everyone in the lab to contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, commensurate with experience. 

Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining research partnerships with local schools, community centers, and museums; recruiting participants; coordinating online and in-person research; collecting behavioral data from parents and children across a variety of settings (schools, museums, online) and hours (some evenings and weekends); creating studies using various software and coding languages; managing and analyzing data; working with the Yale University IRB; overseeing undergraduate research assistants; cultivating a positive lab culture; and performing administrative duties. 

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field, experience working with children and/or families from diverse backgrounds, and excellent interpersonal, organizational, managerial, and communication skills. Competitive candidates will have a demonstrated interest in cognitive development, previous research experience, outstanding communication skills (in person and over email, Slack, phone), and high attention to detail. The candidate should be self-motivated and able to solve problems independently, while also being able to collaborate well with others. General computer skills are required (e.g., Microsoft and Google suite), and experience with software for designing experiments and performing statistical analyses is preferred (e.g. R, Python, Qualtrics). Having a car for transportation to data collection sites near New Haven is desired.

Applicants should send a one-page cover letter (describing research experiences, relevant skills and interests, and long-term goals) and CV or resume to the current lab manager, Natalie Masetti at natalie.masetti@yale.edu. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received until February 3rd, 2025. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Research Technician/Lab Manager: Boston University

The Computation, Learning, & Development Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. Kate Nussenbaum) in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University is seeking a full-time Research Technician/Lab Manager to start in July 2025. 

Research in the (new!) lab will focus on understanding developmental changes in value-guided learning, memory, and exploration from childhood to early adulthood. The Research Technician will be heavily involved in all phases of the research process while also helping to administer the day-to-day functioning of the lab. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate hoping to gain more research experience prior to pursuing a Ph.D.

Specific responsibilities will include:  Helping to establish a fun, inclusive, and productive research environment; Administering the day-to-day functioning of the lab, which will involve spearheading participant recruitment, managing IRB protocols, and training new lab members;  Designing and conducting online, eye-tracking, and fMRI experiments with human participants, including children and adolescents;  Analyzing data and preparing findings for publication and presentation.

Required qualifications include:  A bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field;  Previous research experience. 

Preferred qualifications include: Strong organizational and time management skills; Experience conducting empirical research in psychology or neuroscience; Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., R, python, julia, Matlab); An interest in the development of learning, memory, and decision-making; An interest in quantitative methodologies, including computational cognitive modeling and neuroimaging analyses (Note: experience with these methods is not expected); Experience with or an interest in working with children and adolescents.

Salary will be based on Boston University’s salary scales. Please note: The Research Technician will be required to work in person in the lab in Boston, and unfortunately, visa sponsorship for this position is not possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by December 20, 2024 are assured full consideration. 

To apply, please email the following to Kate Nussenbaum (katenuss@gmail.com):

1.    Cover letter stating your research interests and why you want to join the lab, highlighting your relevant experiences.
2.    CV or resume.
3.    Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is fine).
4.    Contact information for 2 or more references.
 
Please include “Research Technician Application” in the subject line of your email.

Lab Manager: Yale University

The Infant Mind and Cognition Lab at Yale, directed by Dr. Nicolo Cesana-Arlotti, is hiring a full-time lab manager to begin in July 2025. The position – Postgraduate (Postbac) Associate – has a one-year minimum with the possibility of a one or more-year extension. The Lab investigates the early foundation of high-level cognition and its development, focusing on preverbal infancy and expanding to young children and adults. The successful candidate will coordinate the lab research activity and manage multiple research projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Women, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented minority applicants are encouraged. Yale University is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. More information about the Lab’s research can be found here. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Coordinate the lab research activity, including day-to-day operation and management of research projects with a team of postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants.  
• Assist with the research projects of graduate students and postdocs and carry out independent research projects (including experiment design, collecting and analyzing data, and writing up results). A range of participation is possible, from writing up results for manuscripts and grants, to presenting finding at conferences and articles authorship.   
• Manage the participant database, maintain lab records, upload and organize data, and manage IRB documentation and reviews.  
• Recruit, schedule, and test infant, child, and adult research participants across a variety of settings (e.g., labs, hospitals, daycares, and online) and hours (some evenings and weekends) to accommodate family schedules.  
• Establish and maintain research partnerships with local maternity hospitals, daycares and schools, community centers, and museums.  
• Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate research assistants.  
• Equipment purchasing and upkeep, and budgetary organization, including lab computers, website, lab accounts, and data storage.  
• Assist with coordinating lab meetings, talks, conference trips and visits.  
• Create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all visitors and members of the Lab.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Psychology or a closely related field.  
• Some previous research experience.  
• General computer skills are required (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Docs).  

Relevant Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Experience working with infants, children, and families from diverse backgrounds.   
• Strong interest in Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Science.  
• Comfort with technical troubleshooting.  
• Strong organizational and communication skills, ability to work well with others, high attention to detail.  
• Experience with data management software (e.g.,  REDCap, Qualtrics)  
• Experience with online data collection platforms (e.g., Prolific, Lookit)  
• Experience with software for designing experiments and performing statistical analyses (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, R, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript)

Application Process:

Applicants should send a one-page cover letter and CV to mahham.fayyaz@yale.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 20. Reference letters will be requested after initial application review.