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(Last Updated: 2/6/26)

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

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Summer Internships

 

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: 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!

Paid Summer Internship: University of Chicago

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

The UChicago EArly Social Thinkers (EAST) Lab is hosting a paid 2026 Summer Internship Program for highly motivated undergraduates and recent post-bacc students! The program runs for 10 weeks, starting from Monday, June 15 to Saturday, August 22, 2026. Interns will work 20 hours/week; the EAST Lab will provide a total stipend of $3000.

Interns will gain hands-on developmental research experience by working with the lab manager, graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows, closely supervised by the PI, Dr. Lin Bian. You will have an opportunity to participate in and contribute to various facets of the research process, such as literature discussions, study design, stimuli creation, data collection, data coding and analysis, participant recruitment, and running experiments. Please note that this internship program requires students to be on the UChicago campus (there is nothing quite like summer in Chicago!). Please consider carefully if you foresee having trouble commuting to and from campus.

Who Should Apply?

This program is designed for undergraduates, graduating seniors, and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing graduate work in developmental psychology, social psychology, education, or cognitive science. Applicants in and outside of UChicago (including international) are all welcome to apply. The lab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

  •   Must be an undergraduate student, graduating senior, or recent graduate
  •   Must either have U.S. citizenship or a sponsored visa (The lab is unable to sponsor a visa, unfortunately.)
  •   Interested in studying social cognitive development
  •   Experience working with children and families preferred
  •   Reliable, motivated, strong work ethics, ready to learn

How to Apply?

Intersted students should fill out the application form and submit a copy of your resume/CV at the end of the survey. Applications are due by March 1st, 2026. For more information, please check out the internship page.


Summer Internship: University of Michigan 

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026

In 2026, the Michigan Summer Program in Cognition and Early Development (MSPICED) is jointly hosted by the developmental psychology laboratories of Drs. Susan Gelman, Ioulia Kovelman, and Felix Warneken.

The program is seeking motivated students to participate firsthand in developmental psychology research. The research investigates the cognitive and social foundations of young children’s behavior. In particular, the labs study how children cooperate with others, form concepts of the natural and social world, as well as acquire language and develop literacy skills. Students from both the University of Michigan and other institutions are invited to apply!

The 10-week program will run from early June to early August 2026 on the University of Michigan campus.

Each summer intern will be paired with a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow mentor to work on a research project. Interns will gain experience in a variety of research activities, including conducting experimental studies with children, processing and analyzing data using state-of-the-art statistical software, recruiting and scheduling families, and helping with study design. Interns will also be introduced to developmental neuroscience research methods, including functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

In addition to working on specific research projects, interns will attend weekly lab meetings, reading groups, statistical analysis workshops, and professional development seminars (e.g., on applying to graduate programs and writing research statements). At the end of the program, interns will present their projects to members of the Psychology Department at a poster fair. 

Successful candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for developmental psychology and working with children and families. Previous research experience is desirable, but not required. The labs offer both full-time (40 hr/week) and part-time (20 hr/week) positions.

For students not enrolled at the University of Michigan, the University offers full stipends to competitive candidates through an NSF REU grant. To be eligible for these NSF REU stipends, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and commit to full-time positions (40 hr/week). External applicants are also highly encouraged to seek funding from their home institutions or outside sources, and the University is happy to support such applications.
University of Michigan students can find intramural funding through the LSA Opportunity Hub. Work study positions and additional funding may be available on a case-by-case basis for eligible students. 

Click here for detailed information about the internship program.

Please submit your application through the application portal. DEADLINE: February 16, 2026


Summer Internship: Gallaudet University

Application Deadline: February 11, 2026

Applications are officially open for the upcoming 2026 REU ASL-English Bilingual CENTRE Summer Internship Program! At Gallaudet's Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) Research Center, undergraduates will come to campus for 8 weeks during the summer. In this program, students learn about neuroimaging and get hands-on experience with research in the Centre's labs. New to research? This program is for you! Please pass this opportunity along to any interested students!  

This program is supported by the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, and rising first-year through rising senior students are encouraged to apply (students who will have graduated are not eligible). In line with Gallaudet's bilingual mission, program activities and training are in American Sign Language (ASL). In addition to providing housing and meals, students will be paid a stipend for their research work during the summer. 

Applications are due February 11th, 2026, using the form on the center's website!   

Additional guidelines and instructions for applications can also be accessed on the center's website.

Inquiries can be sent to edneuroscience@gallaudet.edu.


Summer Internship: Yale University (EHP Lab)

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

The Emotion, Health, and Psychophysiology (EHP) Lab at Yale University invites applications for its Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship Program, an immersive, eight-week research experience focused on the mind–body connection and the embodiment of emotion.

Interns will engage in laboratory and field research using psychophysiological methods (e.g., autonomic nervous system measures), receive hands-on training in data processing and analysis, and participate in weekly tutorials, lab meetings, and professional development seminars. The program is designed for undergraduates interested in social psychology, health, emotion, neuroscience, or medicine.

Program details

  • Dates: June 8 – August 2, 2026
  • Format: In-person
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate students
  • Academic credit and stipends available

Program expectations

  • Maintain a consistent, in-person weekly schedule
  • Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
  • Exhibit strong attention to detail and a commitment to a supportive environment
  • Uphold professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and clear communication
  • No prior research or psychophysiology experience required

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Please click here to apply.

For more information, please visit the lab's website.
For questions, please contact lab manager Yancy Niu at yancy.niu@yale.edu.


Summer Internship: Yale University (Social Cognitive Development Lab)

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

The Yale Social Cognitive Development Lab (PI: Yarrow Dunham) is looking to recruit highly motivated undergraduates or recent graduates with a serious interest in future study in psychology to work as research assistants this summer. More information about its research can be found here.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Summer interns will support the lab’s work through a variety of tasks including conducting studies with children and adults over Zoom and/or offsite, participant recruitment and scheduling, study design, experiment facilitation, data management and/or entry, video coding, and more. Interns must commit to being in-person at Yale University for the entire duration of the program. Internship duties will include some data collection on weekends.

Time Commitment: The internship program requires a commitment of eight full-time weeks to be completed between June 1, 2026 and August 1, 2026. Expected time commitment is 40 hours per week. Note that preference may be given based on schedule fit and flexibility, and some weekend hours are required.

Funding: Funding is available to provide successful applicants with a stipend of up to $5,000 to cover costs associated with participating in the internship. However, students are strongly encouraged to seek funding from their home institution and/or outside organizations. Yale will provide assistance for students seeking funding, including providing documentation and descriptions of the internship, as well as reviewing application materials. Yale undergraduates must apply to Yale funding opportunities, including the Yale College Dean’s Research Fellowship, Rosenfeld Science Scholars Program, and Summer Experience Award, if eligible.

Application Materials: Please prepare the following materials to complete the application form: 1) résumé/CV; 2) an unofficial academic transcript; 3) cover letter; and 4) the name of one recommender (ideally, faculty) that may be contacted for a reference. All applications received by February 15, 2026 by 11:59pm EST will be given full consideration. Unfortunately, the lab currently is unable to support applications for visas for international students. Apply here.

For questions and inquiries, please email the lab manager, alina.dau@yale.edu.


Summer Internship: MGH Institute of Health Professions

The Ai4CommSci Lab invites undergraduate students and graduating seniors to apply for the 2026 paid summer internship program. The lab will host summer interns for a 9-week internship from June 1st to Just 31st in Boston. Please note that these times (and the location) are not flexible, as this is a structured program. Interns will receive a stipend of $7,000 in installments over the summer for a 40-hour work week. This stipend will cover all living expenses for the duration of the internship program.

Interns' primary responsibility will be helping with testing children (ages 2 to 7) in an ongoing series of studies focused on cognitive development. Most of the studies will focus on children's growing understanding of physical mechanics, especially balance and support. It is possible that interns will also work on a language development study. 

In addition, interns will develop R and statistics skills, attend research meetings, a reading group, and be generally embedded in the daily life of the lab. 

Required qualifications include:

  • Prior experience working with children (or a compelling story about why you'd be good at it)
  • Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
  • Be a current undergraduate (seniors who graduate in May are also eligible)
  • Being able to be in person in Boston June 1 to July 31.
  • Particular interest in cognitive development and/or language acquisition

Students who have strong programming skills will be able to put those to use, but this is not a requirement. Prior research experience is nice but by no means critical.

The main lab space is located in Charlestown, on the water (1 Constitution Wharf, Charlestown, MA 02129).

Please click here to apply.


Summer Internship: E.P. Bradley Hospital, Brown University

Application Deadline: February 16, 2026

The E.P. Bradley Hospital Sleep Research Laboratory, led by Dr. Mary Carskadon and affiliated with Brown University in Providence, RI, has opened the Dement Fellowship summer apprenticeship application for 2026. We are seeking undergraduate students or recent graduates with a strong interest in behavioral sciences research and who demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment to, and availability for the full program.

Previous courses or lab work in sleep or circadian rhythms are helpful but not required. Local trainees are offered the opportunity to participate in sleep lab activities beyond the summer by working on the lab’s sleep studies during the school year. Apprentices must reside in or very near Providence for the summer. Due to restrictions on funding/stipend sources, U.S. citizenship is required. We encourage applications from individuals spanning a range of identities and backgrounds, including (but not limited to) members of fellow IDeA states and territories.

FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16th, 2026.

Click here to access the application.  Questions about the application can be directed to Christine Hawkinson (chawkinson@brownhealth.org), and questions specific to the Summer Apprentice experience can be directed to Gretchen Morris (GMorris@brownhealth.org; Dement Fellow '25), or Kelly McCormick (KMcCormick2@brownhealth.org; Dement Fellow '25).


Summer Internship (Two Positions): University of California, Irvine

The Development of Social Cognition Lab at UC Irvine (Director: Dr. Nadia Chernyak) is looking for highly motivated undergraduates to participate in a Summer  2025 NSF-REU program. The lab is offering two 10-week summer internships with a stipend of $6,000. Interns will work on NSF-funded projects relating to fairness, social group cognition, and understanding of family division of labor, using cognitive developmental methods. The lab currently runs studies with 4- to 8-year-olds online and in-person.

Funding is guaranteed for all accepted students. The internship will include – first and foremost, hands-on experience with cognitive development research; mentorship and guidance, including career planning, programming training, and mentorship on research presentation, research design, data analysis, and scientific outreach and communication. The dates for the internship will be June 1st - August 7th, 2026. Interns must commit to being in-person at UC-Irvine for the entire duration of the program. Internship duties will include some data collection on Saturdays at local museums.

Interns should have an interest in projects relating to cognitive development.

Duties will include recruitment of participants, data collection, working with children, coding and analyzing data, and attending lab meetings. Interns will also engage in community outreach efforts (talk to parents about child development), read extant literature in cognitive development, and work directly with senior lab members and the PI; and present their projects to the lab community at the conclusion of their internship.

Requirements:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Be a full-time student
  • Ability to make a full-time commitment (40 hours/week) during the internship period
  • Proficiency in writing and communicating in English
  • Comfort interacting with children 4-8 years of age, as well as parents
  • Interest in cognitive development
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Some background in psychology coursework
  • Interest and passion for cognitive development, as well as for community outreach

Preferred, but not mandatory:

  • Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. in Psychology classes
  • Previous experience working with children

Positions are ideal for those interested in gaining research experience and an introduction to developmental cognitive psychology research in particular. The lab especially encourages people to apply who have not had opportunities to gain extensive research experience through their home institutions. If interested, please send:

a. your resume (including relevant coursework and previous research experience)
b. cover letter (including a brief description of academic and research interests)
c. unofficial transcript, and
d. the name of 1 person (ideally, faculty) that may be contacted for a reference

Please send all materials to dosc.ra.applications@gmail.com with “2026 Summer Internship” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin February 16, 2026 and selections will occur on a rolling basis.

 

 

Outside Employment Opportunities

 

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 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.
 

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.


Research Assistant (HBCD Study): University of Maryland, College Park

The Child Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park, is searching for a full-time research assistant to work on the national Healthy Brain and Cognitive Development (HBCD) study. Individuals should have solid math skills and a computer science background with some 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 2026. 

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Computer Science, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience. The job is available beginning Spring 2026 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).

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


Lab Manager: 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.


Research Coordinator: University of California, Riverside

The UCR Perception, Action, and Development laboratory is looking to hire a 28-hour/week research coordinator to help run an NSF-funded study of infants’ everyday motor experiences. The position would last 1 year with the possibility of renewal and will receive full benefits. The research coordinator’s responsibilities include participant recruitment, making participant home visits in the Riverside County area, managing remote data collection, and coordinating with collaborating labs at USC and UGA. The research coordinator will have opportunities to learn a variety of recording techniques—wearable inertial sensors, infant headcams, and LENA audio recorders—and gain experience with in-demand machine learning analyses. To see the full list of responsibilities/requirements and to apply to the position, please visit the UCR Jobs portal. (NOTE: Priority to applications submitted by February 4, 2026.) Expected starting pay is $25/hour. Please direct any questions about the position to John Franchak (franchak@ucr.edu). 


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)

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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 Study Coordinator: VA Boston Healthcare System

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

The VA Boston Healthcare System at Jamaica Plain is seeking a research study coordinator for its study entitled "Characterizing the contributions of hot and cool inhibitory control to post-traumatic stress disorder in post-9/11 Veterans."

Project Overview

This VA-funded study aims to:

  1. Comprehensively characterize deficits in hot (emotional) and cool (non-emotional) inhibitory control in PTSD.
  2. Examine the neural mechanisms underlying inhibitory control dysfunction in PTSD using task-based fMRI.
  3. Link inhibitory control to real-world functioning and symptoms using ecological momentary assessment (EMA).

Description: The Research Study Coordinator will be involved in all aspects of study implementation, including targeted recruitment of post-9/11 Veterans who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria; participant screening and informed consent; administration of cognitive and clinical assessments (e.g., PTSD and depression); coordination and execution of task-based fMRI sessions; and management of participant compliance with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) protocols. The coordinator will also contribute to data organization and analysis, manuscript preparation, and the presentation of research findings. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and comfort working with clinical populations, as well as the ability to manage multiple study components simultaneously.

Training Environment: This position offers exceptional hands-on training in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, neuroimaging (fMRI), and real-world symptom assessment using EMA. The Research Study Coordinator will be embedded within both the National Center for PTSD and the Boston Attention and Learning Laboratory (BAL LAB), working closely with investigators, clinicians, and research staff. The role is designed to provide rigorous research training and mentorship and is ideal preparation for individuals planning to pursue PhD, PsyD, MD, or other graduate training in clinical, cognitive, or neuroscience-related fields.

Background and skills required: College degree in psychology, neuroscience or related field and interest in making a career in such a field. Previous research experience. The candidate must be highly organized and have excellent people skills. Technical skills such as knowledge of statistical methods and programming are also a plus.

Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen.

Start date: The lab is looking for somoene to start in the Summer of 2026 and commit to two years.

Salary: $46,137 plus full benefits / Deadline for Applications: March 1, 2026

If interested, please send a cover letter, CV, and reference list to Dr. Joe DeGutis (degutis@hms.harvard.edu) and Dr. Michael Esterman (esterman@bu.edu).


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 Specialist: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026

The Department of Psychology is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented individual to support the logistical and research operations of PI Guassi Moreira’s lab. The duties of this position include managing the lab’s daily administrative functions and assisting in all aspects of conducting research, including :

  • Building lab infrastructure (e.g., purchasing and setting up physical infrastructure such as furniture and computers, helping create internal data storage systems and pipelines, developing lab manual and protocols)
  • Conducting research (e.g., writing IRBs, recruiting participants in the metropolitan Madison area, maintaining a database of potential research participants, collecting behavioral/neuroimaging/developmental/online data, analyzing data, and sharing results through posters, presentations, and papers)
  • 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 lab community (e.g., facilitating lab communication and organizing lab events)

The initial term of this appointment is 2 years, with the possibility of being extended based on funding.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

  • Performs literature reviews and writes reports 
  • Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
  • Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
  • Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
  • Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

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Questions, please email jmoreira2@wisc.edu.


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.

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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.

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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!