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(Last Updated: 4/29/26)

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

Also, please click here for a link to Harvard University's page where research job opportunities are updated on a regular basis.

Summer Internships
Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Summer Internships

 

(Please check back here later for opportunites for Summer 2027!)

 

Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Resarch Assistant: Trinity College Dublin

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

Please click here for the job description and steps to apply.

 

Research Assisant: Yale University

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

The Leonard Learning Lab (PI: Dr. Julia Leonard) at Yale University has an opening for a research assistant to help with data collection at our partner museum in Philadelphia, PA. 

Responsibilities: The Research Assistant is responsible for conducting studies with preschool-aged children in a museum setting, interacting with parents and guardians, supporting research and stimuli design, assisting with data management, and educating museum visitors about developmental science. The Research Assistant will work directly with a graduate student mentor in the lab and a senior Philadelphia-based RA. The expected time commitment is weekly 8-hour Saturday and/ or Sunday shifts at the museum for the semester (with potential to renew for summer).

This is a great job for individuals hoping to gain hands-on experience interacting with parents and children! This experience could be of value to those interested in applying to jobs or programs in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, or medical school.

Requirements: The Research Assistant MUST be able to easily transport themselves to the Please Touch museum in Philadelphia, PA on weekends. 

Qualifications: 1) Familiarity with and interest in developmental psychology; 2) Experience working with children and families; 3) Basic proficiency with computer applications (Microsoft suite, Google suite, Dropbox); 4) Candidates should be collaborative, organized, responsible, and proactive.

Start date: Early June 2026

Pay: $16/ hour.

To apply: please email lab manager Surya Marimuthu (surya.marimuthu@yale.edu) and graduate student Arielle Belluck (arielle.belluck@yale.edu) a
1) resume/CV, 2) cover letter, 3) transcript (either official or unofficial), 4) contact information for two references by April 30th, 2026 for full consideration (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).

Click here to learn more about the lab, and please reach out to Surya Marimuthu (surya.marimuthu@yale.edu) with any questions. 

Lab Manager: Brown University

The Computational Cognitive Development lab (PI: Daphna Buchsbaum) at Brown University is looking for a full time lab manager! The targeted start date is in July 2026. Please see the ad below for details, as well as our lab website for more information about our research.

Position Overview

This position will manage and contribute to research using experimental and computational approaches to study children’s learning and thinking, as well as dog cognition. The position coordinates and facilitates all aspects of research in the lab. This will involve a mix of research and administrative duties, and day-to-day work will vary.

Administrative duties include: recruiting, training and coordinating undergraduate research assistants; initiating and maintaining relationships with preschools, schools, museums and other recruitment sites; organizing meetings and schedules amongst all lab members and collaborators; maintaining the lab's social media and website; and assisting with IRB protocols and grant preparation, presentations, and applications.

Research duties will include conducting experiments with children and/or dogs in the lab and at other research sites, as well as assisting with data analysis and the preparation of research for publication. The appointee will coordinate closely with Dr. Buchsbaum on these tasks, but should be able to work independently. Taking an active role in all stages of the research is strongly encouraged, and there may be opportunities to develop independent projects and participate in reading groups and research seminars.  

This is a 100% grant-funded and fixed-term position for one year with the possibility of renewal depending on the funding source.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science or Arts in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field is required.
  • 1-2 years of related research experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

Job Competencies

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, works well with a team
  • An ability to work independently, takes the initiative without waiting to be told what to do
  • Keen attention to detail, and an interest in cognitive development
  • Very responsible, good time management skills
  • Availability for flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
  • Administrative experience and experience working with children and dogs is preferred 
  • The applicant must be comfortable interacting with children of all ages, with dogs and their owners, with undergraduate students, and with parents and community members 
  • Computer literacy, a strong statistical background, and computer programming or web development skills are strongly preferred
  • Experience with specific software and apparatus used in the lab (ex. Qualtrics, eye-tracker, R, SolidWorks)
  • Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN THIS POSITION

Please email the current lab manager, Bethany Rutkowski, at manager-buchsbaum@brown.edu and attach a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, a CV/Resume, and the contact information for 3 references.

Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First priority will be given to applications submitted by April 30th, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. 

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

Various Positions Being Offered at the VA Center for Integrative Health Care in Syracuse, NY
(Please click on the links below for position details and to apply.)
 

Research Assistant (CIH Service Lab)

Research Assistant (Behavioral Health Clinical Trials Focus)

Professional Health Science Specialist (HSS)

Summer Positions Available at Florida University (Center for Children and Families)

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. The University still has available Counselor positions for 2026. 

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.

Click here for a brief description of the available positions.

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 the program have helped many of the 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. 

Please email stpjobs@fiu.edu with any questions.

 

Research Assistant: Univeristy of Missouri, Columbia

The University of Missouri, Columbia, is seeking a Research Assistant. This position will support research in the Larson Language and Cognition Lab (PI: Caroline Larson). The LLC Lab conducts research on language development, language processing, and neurodevelopmental conditions using behavioral and functional neuroimaging methodologies.

This position will involve (but is not limited to) designing longitudinal behavioral and other studies of visuo-perceptual and language skills in toddlers with elevated likelihood of autism and developmental language disorder, recruiting and testing participants, and data processing and analysis as part of the European Research Council Synergy Grant SHAPE. It will also involve performing data collection and analysis, oversight of participant recruitment, scheduling, and onboarding for studies of adults with developmental language disorders, including language, social-emotional, and cognitive behavioral and functional neuroimaging measurement, and coordinating with the centralized CHS fiscal office regarding lab finances, and additional administrative responsibilities. Depending on experience, the position may include opportunities to lead and/or collaborate on papers, posters, and presentations for national and international scientific meetings, and mentoring research assistants. This position will work independently and collaboratively with other team members to fulfill the goals of the projects.

This is an ideal position for candidates seeking research experience before applying to scientific and/or clinical graduate programs. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in psychology or speech, language, and hearing sciences, familiarity with standardized behavioral assessments, functional neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI, fNIRS), language and cognitive experimental design and administration, and data analysis and management programs (e.g., REDCap, R, MATLAB), as well as experience working with young children and neurodiverse individuals. Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process, and the anticipated start date is July 1st, 2026.

Please click here to apply.


Lab Manager: Texas A&M University

The Moral Development Lab in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time lab manager position to start July 15th, 2026. The lab manager is funded to work on an NSF grant titled, "Collaborative Research: The influence of household labor distribution in families on children's social development." The lab manager will be responsible for overseeing the general operations in the lab and working alongside the PI (Dr. Allegra Midgette) to collect data, complete administrative tasks, and train all undergraduate research assistants working on the project. Other duties include recruiting participants for studies, interviewing and running experiments with children, young adults, and families, running experiments, submitting IRB applications, and maintaining the lab website. To be eligible for this position, applicants must have a B.S or B.A in Psychology or a related field. Multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. 

Please click here to apply.

If you have any questions about the position please email Mirka Dirzo (msdirzo@tamu.edu) with “MD Lab: Lab Manager” in the subject line.


Lab Manager: University of California, Irvine

The Development of Social Cognition Lab (directed under Dr. Nadia Chernyak) at the University of California, Irvine is searching for a lab manager to begin July 2026.

Interested candidates are encouraged to check out the lab's research focus here to asses potential fit.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • prior experience conducting research in a cognitive development lab; 
  • strong administrative, organizational, and leadership skills; 
  • prior experience working with young children and families; 
  • have completed coursework consistent with competence and enthusiasm about cognitive development research;
  • have strong, self-directed initiative and ability to take on challenges;
  • be detail-oriented and willing to take on administrative tasks;
  • have some programming (e.g., R, Inquisit), data analysis, and/or web design skills (not required, but always a plus).

To qualify, applicants must possess a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Psychology or a related field by date of employment. 
Essential job responsibilities include:

  • conducting research in socio-cognitive development: data collection in lab and at local parks, preschools, and children's museums; creating/programming stimuli; data coding and analysis (with training); and recruitment of participants.
  • supervising and training research assistants: coordinating off-site and in-lab recruitment efforts; hiring and training research assistants; assigning daily tasks; coordinating fingerprinting/orientation/training; mentorship of undergraduates; establishing of a summer research program for undergraduates
  • managing daily and long-term operations within the lab: handling IRBs and other research documentation; building a database of subject and local child care facilities; coordinating lab meetings; managing lab websites and newsletters; and setting up/maintaining lab equipment and software

Note that the job will involve some travel to local area data collection sites. Finally, the lab manager may have opportunities to co-author manuscripts, develop own research projects, and attend conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): 

  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Psychology or a related field by date of employment. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document Requirements

  • Cover Letter - Please summarize a) your prior research experience, b) your research interests and potential fit with the lab, c) any specific technical or language skills (e.g., programming, specialized software; foreign language knowledge) 
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume

Reference Requirements

  • 2 required (contact information only)

The contact information of 2 people who may be contacted for a letter of reference at a later time (ideally, at least one should be a research supervisor)

Click here to apply.

ABOUT UC IRVINE

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.


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 learning. In conjunction with the project team, the research coordinator will contribute to large-scale data collection efforts involving multiple institutions. A focal project for this position is an ongoing collaboration with our partner site at Drexel University, led by John Medaglia, to implement "closed-loop" brain stimulation experiments in creativity and executive function. The research coordinator will have substantial opportunity to engage with all aspects of the project, including data collection, analysis, and the development of new computational tools to assess creativity. There is also opportunity to contribute to a broader set of lab-based studies on learning in real-world educational settings and measuring and augmenting human creative value in co-creation with AI.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The preferred start date is summer 2026.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send a professional CV and a letter of application describing research interests and professional goals to Max Kay (mk2470@georgetown.edu) and Mason Munoz (mm5606@georgetown.edu), 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 (aeg58@Georgetown.edu).

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 Coordinator (2 positions): University of California, San Diego

The Visual Learning Lab in the Department of Psychology at UC San Diego is hiring two full-time Laboratory Coordinators to start in Summer 2026. The lab is broadly interested in the development of perception and cognition, with a focus on understanding how learning occurs in naturalistic contexts. 

About the Positions:

Position 1: Developmental Focus. Core responsibilities include hands-on data collection with infants, young children, and their families. This position involves taking significant ownership of planning and executing testing sessions in our lab and at children's museums for two different large-scale projects, as well as managing IRB protocols and participant records. This laboratory coordinator will work most closely with AJ Haskins, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab.

Apply here!

Position 2: Computational Focus. Core responsibilities include managing the computational and technical infrastructure for the lab. This position involves coordinating pre-processing for eye-tracking studies, managing large-scale behavioral and video data analysis, and maintaining lab equipment (including the eye-trackers and remote iPad kiosks). Additional responsibilities include coordinating participant recruitment and social media outreach, updating software infrastructure, and training undergraduate researchers.

Apply here!

Both positions provide opportunities to build skills in experimental design, data analysis, computational methods, and scientific communication, including co-authorship on publications and presentations. Both coordinators will be integral members of our lab community and participate in weekly lab meetings and UCSD's broader intellectual environment.

Key Qualifications for Both Positions:

  • Experience working with infants, children, or families (strongly preferred)
  • Familiarity with basic computer programming and ability to quickly learn new technical skills
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Reliable transportation for travel to local testing sites
  • Flexibility for occasional weekend data collection

Please consult the full job postings for a complete list of desired qualifications. You may apply to both positions, but must submit separate applications to be considered for each. Application deadlines for full consideration: February 10th. Contact Dr. Bria Long at brlong@ucsd.edu with any questions!


Research Assistant: University of South Carolina

The Sha Lab at the University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Research Assistant. Our lab is affiliated with the Carolina Autism & Neurodevelopment Center, the Institute for Mind & Brain, and working closely with the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging in Columbia, the center of SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Our lab explores the mechanisms of atypical brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorders) by leveraging statistical modeling to bridge genetic variation, neural circuitry, exposure (e.g., early life adversity) and psychopathological phenotypes, and treatment outcomes. These innovative projects will leverage state-of-the-art computational models and Al algorithms, supported by the brand-new Brain Imaging Center (with 3T and high-field 7T MRI scanners) and the Biobehavioral Research Center.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated student to gain hands-on experience with neuroimaging (e.g., MRI) and biomedical research techniques, making it ideal preparation for a future graduate or medical career. Research assistant will be actively involved in the scientific process and are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to publications. We fully support assistants in leading first-author research projects and presenting their work at international conferences.

Duties:

  • Coordinating and conducting data collection from participants
  • Neuroimaging data processing, analysis; present results and publish papers
  • Manage daily administrative operations of the lab (e.g., scheduling and communication)

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant science
  • Experience with clinical and behavioral data analysis.
  • Candidates with coding experience are preferred.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to Dr. Zhiqiang Sha (zsha@mailbox.sc.edu). Review is ongoing, and desired start date is ASAP or Spring (slightly flexible). We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are passionate about neuroscience.


Lab Manager: Princeton University
 

Overview

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, Brenden Lake, Erik Nook, and Kristina Olson. Targeted start date is June 15, 2026 (or as late as early July). This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references (it’s fine to put them at the end of your cover letter or CV).

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
  • Coding videos of parents and children
  • 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 Spanish

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

Please click here to apply.  For more information, please email Casey Lew-Williams (caseylw@princeton.edu).


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. 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 1, 2026.  A 2-year commitment is required; third year is possible dependent on available funding. Review of applications will begin March 16, 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.


Research Assistant: Penn State University

The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory, headed by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar at Penn State, is seeking a Human Research Technologist to work on the longitudinal, multi-year NIDA-funded HEALthy Brain and Child Development study. This study focuses on pregnant people and their children in the areas of neurodevelopment, behavior, learning, environmental factors, substance exposure, and cognitive functioning.

The start date for the Human Research Technologist is as soon as possible, but those who will not be available until early this summer (2026) will also be considered. The majority of the Human Research Technologist’s time will be spent working directly with participants and their families through phone calls, email exchanges, and/or face-to-face interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment of participants
  • Coordination of visit scheduling and consent form completion
  • Collect and process data from participants
  • Prepare and process materials needed for each research visit
  • Attend lab meetings, team meetings, and trainings
  • Serve on designated committees within the study when appropriate

Data collection will focus on behavioral assessments of infant and early childhood development, as well as electroencephalograms (EEG) with infants and young children. Other data collection components include biological sample collection and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

The Human Research Technologist will be required to perform weekend and evening work as needed to complete the study's goals. This work will take advantage of the University's broad resources, including this Child Study Center and the SLEIC Center.

This is a two-site study in collaboration with Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska at Penn State’s College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As such, study personnel will have cross-site, virtual training opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
  • Willingness to learn and develop computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs).
    (Professional experience working with infants and/or children is highly desirable.)

Application Information: Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV/resume. Questions may be addressed to the leaders of the study, Megan Zinobile at muz144@psu.edu or Dr. Pérez-Edgar at kxp24@psu.edu.


Lab Manager: Georgetown University

The CARES Lab at Georgetown University is hiring a full-time lab manager to start as early as Summer 2026.

Position Description

The Department of Psychology at Georgetown University is seeking a full-time lab manager for Dr. Casey Brown’s laboratory, the CARES Lab. 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 starts as early as Summer 2026. If interested, please complete the Google form.  The form requires you to inclue a current CV, a cover letter that briefly describes your prior research experience and future academic/research goals, and contact information for at least 2 references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For information about the lab, please click here.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist with an ongoing NIH grant from the National Institute on Aging focused on Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in dyads where one individual has a neurodegenerative disorder.

  • 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)
  • Maintaining lab infrastructure (e.g., purchasing, setting up computers and other hardware, managing internal data storage systems, maintaining lab manual)
  • 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
  • Overseeing lab budget and finances (e.g., allocating expenses, verifying accuracy of cost accounting, communicating with campus finance team)

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving 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)

  • Proficiency with statistical and programming languages/software (e.g., 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 any additional questions.


Research Coordinator: University of Iowa

The Development, Experience, and Neurocognition (DEN) Lab (PI: Dr. Ece Demir-Lira) at the University of Iowa is hiring a full-time Lab Coordinator, with an anticipated start date of late spring/early summer 2026, to support longitudinal research on parent–child interactions and early neurocognitive development using behavioral and neuroimaging methods (fNIRS, MRI, fMRI). Responsibilities include coordinating research projects, conducting assessments with young
children and families, managing data, and mentoring undergraduate RAs. Close mentorship will be provided. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field who are preparing for graduate or medical school. Iowa City is a vibrant college town with a rich intellectual and cultural life, and a wonderful place to live for a year or two before graduate school!

Please click here for full details and to apply.


Positions (2) Available at Purdue University

The Language Learning and Meaning Acquisition (LLaMA) Laboratory at Purdue is hiring a two research staff positions as part of multiple ongoing NIH-funded studies on  studies on language learning and development as follows:

1.) Research Assistant (Details and Application Link here)
This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in longitudinal research on language development in children at risk for language disorders. It is well suited for individuals preparing for graduate training or seeking to build sustained experience in a collaborative, research-focused environment. The Research Assistant will contribute to a multi-year project that integrates psycholinguistic methods, data analytic approaches, and standardized assessments to examine language development trajectories. Core responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection and management, and community outreach, with direct engagement with children and families. This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support consistent, high-quality data collection over time. Given the longitudinal nature of the work, candidates interested in making a multi-year commitment are strongly encouraged. Primary responsibilities are based at the Purdue SLHS Satellite Lab in Indianapolis, with periodic travel to West Lafayette (approximately 1–2 times per month) to support training and coordination across sites. Reliable transportation between locations is required.

2.) Research Associate / Project Coordinator: (Details and Application Link here) 

This position is designed for a research professional with foundational experience in developmental, educational, or clinical research. The role centers on the coordination and execution of complex, multi-phase research projects, with an emphasis on applied developmental science and rigorous, high-quality data collection. The successful candidate will contribute to all phases of the research lifecycle, including study development, participant recruitment and assessment, data management, and research communication. This role requires strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage timelines, support team workflows, and ensure consistency across longitudinal data collection efforts. Given the relationship-based nature of this longitudinal work, the position places a strong emphasis on building and maintaining trust with participating children and families, as well as fostering effective collaboration within the research team. Candidates should be skilled in communicating with diverse audiences, highly organized, and attentive to detail. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate proficiency with research management systems, adaptability in iterative task development and piloting, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in dynamic research environments. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ongoing studies while supporting innovation in research design and implementation.

Individuals in both of these positions will receive ongoing training and are encouraged to participate in professional development and project development that is tailored to their interests and goals.  Ideal start date would be in May-July 2026,  but earlier or later start dates could be considered. 

Application review will begin April 1st, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 

Please feel free to reach with questions directly to borovsky@purdue.edu.


Research Specialist: University of South Carolina

Application Deadline: May 2, 2026

The Communication in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CANDi) Lab at the University of South Carolina, directed by Dr. Abigail Hogan, is seeking a Research Specialist to join our large and diverse research team for a full-time grant-funded position. This specialist will contribute to an NIH-funded study on anxiety in children with fragile X syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.

Primary responsibilites include:

  • Working closely with families and children with neurodevelopmental disorders and neurotypical development
  • Conducting in-lab assessments, as well as traveling across South Carolina and the United States to conduct at-home assessments
  • Conducting pre- and post-assessment duties such as screening potential participants, scoring assessment data, calculating reliability, and reporting summaries
  • Contributing to behavioral coding and physiological data processing

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who plan to pursue a graduate degree in psychology, communication sciences and disorders, developmental science, or related fields and would like to obtain research experience and training. Research specialists will receive training on research best practices, behavioral assessment of anxiety, communication, and autistic features (e.g., ADOS-2), and physiological measurement (e.g., heart activity). Opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and presentations will also be available.

Application Details:

Please click here to apply.

Interested candidates are invited to email any position-related inquiries to:

Drs. Abigail Hogan (CANDi Lab Director; hogan@sc.edu) or Kimaya Sarmukadam (Lab Manager; kimayas@mailbox.sc.edu)


Research Assisant Positions Avaiable in New York City, Omaha, NE, and New Orleans, LA

The Baby's First Years study team is seeking several full-time Research Assistants in three sites: New York City, Omaha, and New Orleans. These individuals will be involved in collecting data at lab-based and out-of-lab visits from 8-year-olds and their mothers. Please see below and click here for more information.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include successfully scheduling study participants for university-based data collection, administering study visits, uploading data, and engaging in quality control procedures. Data collection at age 8 will include standardized assessments of children’s cognitive development, measures of child brain activity (EEG/ERP), epigenetics, and administration of a survey.

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 with children
  • 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 2026 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.


Georgetown University Early Learning Project

Georgetown University is looking for candidates trained in psychology or a related field to work on lab management and data analysis for their Early Learning Project. The position will focus on data analysis for the CAFE Project in particular.

Required:

  • BA/BS in psychology or related field

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior research experience
  • Coding skills in R and Python
  • Experience working with infants and toddlers

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order in which they are received.  The expected start date for this position is July 1.

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Lab Manager: University of California, Davis

Position Description

Dr. Lisa Oakes, Director of the Infant Cognition Lab at the Center for Mind and Brain, seek to fill a research assistant position at the Junior Specialist level starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is an 100% position and is for one year. There may be a possibility for extension depending on funding and contingent upon adequate performance and mutual fit. 

Responsibilities are described in further detail below, but in general, the person will be hired to run experimental sessions with infants. The experiments require behavioral tasks using head-mounted eye tracking from both parent and infant and other remote eye tracking tasks. The candidate may also develop behavioral coding schemes and code infant and child behaviors alone and in interactions, help develop and program research studies, and assist with data processing and analyses. The person hired may be involved in additional publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles, engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results, independent analysis of data, interpretation of empirical results, and the preparation of findings for submission to conferences and journals. Where appropriate, the individual would earn authorship on these publications. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. For additional information on the Infant Cognition Lab, please visit our lab website at: oakeslab.ucdavis.edu. 

Responsibilities will include:

Research (80%)

  • The Junior Specialist will be involved in study design: using Matlab, python, and other software programming environments to create and evaluate potential images and videos to use as stimuli; contributing to decisions about stimulus features to manipulate and counterbalance. 
  • The Junior Specialist will be directly involved in data collection: developing computer programs for presenting experimental stimuli and collecting data, using behavioral and eye-tracking techniques to collect data from infant, child and adult research participants; using standardized assessments of development (e.g., motor development, language development) with children; recruit, interview, and consent participants or their caregivers. 
  • The Junior Specialist will be directly involved in data analysis: contributing to the development of statistical analysis plan; processing, coding, and conducting analysis of eye-tracking and behavioral data, using Matlab, R, and python. 
  • The Junior Specialist will conduct literature reviews on on-going studies, lead discussions of relevant work in lab meetings, and use this knowledge to plan manuscript preparation and plan future studies. 
  • The Junior Specialist will present research at national and international conferences (e.g., the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, April 2027, the annual meeting of the Vision Science Society, May 2027).

Professional Competence (10%)

  • The Junior Specialist will attend one or more of the following conferences and will present findings at least one of the conferences: the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, April 2027, the annual meeting of the Vision Science Society, May 2027. 
  • The Junior Specialist may attend webinars, workshops, and seminars hosted by the International Congress of Infant Studies, the Many Babies Consortium, or other professional organizations; these on-line events are held several times each year and are focused on research methods, best practices, theoretical or content in the field, and professional development.
  • The Junior Specialist may participate in self-guided web-based courses to learn new research skills. 
  • The Junior Specialist may sit in on graduate level courses at UC Davis, as appropriate, to acquire new skills or mastery of a content area. 

University and Public Service (10%)

  • The Junior Specialist will train undergraduate students on participant recruitment, data collection, coding and analyses protocols, actively facilitating the participation of undergraduate students in research activities. 
  • The Junior Specialist will be involved in the maintenance of social media aimed at disseminating information about child development research to a broad audience, including parents and families who participate in our research. This activity is an important public service that provides members of the community about research activities at UC Davis and beyond. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (At time of application)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field
  • Experience with testing behavioral research with human participants
  • Knowledge of most or all of the following software: Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Director, Filemaker
  • Experience with programming environments such as Matlab, Python, or R
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Availability to work flexible job hours
  • Familiarity with human subjects protocols, experience conducting interview or consenting potential research participants

Preferred Qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) 

  • Experience with eye tracking research with young children in a laboratory setting
  • Experience conducting research with young children
  • Knowledge of experimental methods to study early cognitive development
  • Experience with and knowledge of infrared automatic eye-tracking systems including programs used to build experiments
  • Knowledge of image processing in Matlab and python
  • Experience conducting standard developmental assessments, such as the Teller Acuity procedure, the Alberta Infant Motor Scale, or assessments of  language development
  • Experience with and knowledge of research on basic visual perception

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. 
  • Cover Letter - Describes past experience, skills, and fit for the position 
  • Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

  • 1-3 required (contact information only)

Click here to apply.  For help, please email ycpersonnel@ucdavis.edu.