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(Last Updated: 4/3/26)

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Summer Internships
Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Summer Internships

 

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 to apply.

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

The 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 鈥� 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 鈥�2026 Summer Internship鈥� in the subject line. Review of applications will begin February 16, 2026 and selections will occur on a rolling basis.

 

Outside Employment Opportunities

 

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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 to apply.
 

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 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 (PI: ). 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 . 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 to apply.

Lab Manager: Texas A&M University

The in the  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, "." 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 to apply.

If you have any questions about the position please email Mirka Dirzo (msdirzo@tamu.edu) with 鈥淢D Lab: Lab Manager鈥� in the subject line.

Lab Manager: University of California, Irvine

The (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 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 .

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. 

• Misconduct鈥� means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant鈥檚 previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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 , 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.

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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!

Research Assistant: University of South Carolina

The 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鈥檚 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 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 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 鈥淔aculty Specialist.鈥�

Qualifications: Required background and skills include: a bachelor鈥檚 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., 鈥淟ASTNAME.pdf鈥�).

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 , headed by Dr. Koraly P茅rez-Edgar at Penn State, is seeking a Human Research Technologist to work on the longitudinal, multi-year NIDA-funded . 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鈥檚 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 and the .

This is a two-site study in collaboration with Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska at Penn State鈥檚 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. P茅rez-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鈥檚 laboratory, the CARES Lab. The lab鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥揷hild 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 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 )
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鈥�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 ) 

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.