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1. Research Specialist, Crockett Lab, Princeton University
Deadline: Until filled (review of applications will begin on Feb 14, 2025)
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1-GMwvjf50UYUxslnbKm__toOrAtkdKpwsNC1-
muC9k6iOA/viewform
The Crockett Lab invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist position to begin in summer/fall
2025 at Princeton University (start date flexible). The position is for one year with a possibility of renewal.
The Research Specialist will contribute to research projects investigating transformative experience,
identity change, and empathy in the digital age. Day-to-day responsibilities include (1) developing
research materials and programming experiments; (2) collecting human subjects data for behavioral
and online studies; (3) analyzing behavioral and web scraped data; (4) recruiting and managing
undergraduate research assistants; and (5) general lab research support (e.g., IRB management,
equipment purchasing, organizing lab meetings and events, maintaining lab websites and digital
infrastructures).
The following qualifications are essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in psychology, cognitive
science, data science, computer science, neuroscience, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering
or related field; Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail; Excellent
interpersonal communication skills and experience working on a team; Strong programming, statistical,
and/or web development skills (e.g. Python, R, Javascript, etc.); Prior research experience andknowledge of research principles in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related field;
Eligibility to work in the U.S. (unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor new visas for international
applicants). The following qualifications are desirable but not required: Coursework in philosophy; Prior
experience with data science methods (e.g., web scraping, data cleaning and manipulation, machine
learning, and natural language processing); Prior experience with web or smartphone application
development.
2. Research Coordinator, The Neuroscience of Memory Lab, University of Texas at Austin
Deadline: Until filled
Link: N/A
The Neuroscience of Memory Lab at the University of Texas at Austin (PI: Alison Preston) is seeking a
full-time research coordinator to begin in Summer 2025. The Preston Lab uses behavioral and functional
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) techniques to explore how children, adolescents, and adults learn
and remember. The research coordinator will play a major role in ongoing, grant-funded projects that
combine longitudinal methods and advanced neuroimaging methods to understand how development of
hippocampal, prefrontal, and parietal cortex systems drives changes in memory-guided decision-making
during adolescence. The primary responsibilities will be managing longitudinal and cross-sectional
behavioral and neuroimaging memory studies in participants aged 4-35 years.
Required qualifications: BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or a related field; Previous
research experience, preferably with behavioral and/or neuroscientific techniques (MRI, EEG, etc.); Well-
developed organizational and interpersonal skills to recruit, work with, and retain families through our
participant pool at the Children’s Research Center at UT Austin; Ability to work independently but also work
collaboratively with PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Preferred qualifications: Experience
working with developmental samples in a research setting; Familiarity with programming languages (e.g.,
MATLAB, Python) or the ability/willingness to learn how to use these platforms in experimental settings. To
apply, email a CV/resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Dr. Alison Preston
at prestonlab@gmail.com.
3. Clinical Research Specialist, Posner Lab, Duke University School of Medicine
Deadline: Until filled
Link: https://careers.duke.edu/job/Durham-Psychiatry-Clinical-Research-Specialist%2C-Sr-Child-Division-
Posner-Lab-NC-27710/1259051700/
The responsibilities of the Research Specialist are as follows: Assists with study level documentation and
approvals for international studies. Under supervision, prepares for study monitoring and audit visits.
Maintains participant-level documentation for non-complex (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted)
studies outside of the EHR. Follows SOPs and strategies to manage and retain research subjects.
Recruits research participants according to study protocol. Screens participants in person or over the
phone for non-complex studies (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted) or may collect information
from the EHR to assist study team in determining eligibility. Follows SOPs. Independently employs simple
procedures for collecting, preparing, processing, shipping, and maintaining inventory of specimens.
Assists with establishing and maintaining study level documentation. Schedules participants for research
visits (excluding those requiring EHR access). Prepares necessary documents, equipment, supplies, etc.
in compliance with the protocol. Conducts and documents non-complex visits and scripted testing or
interviews. May manage participant payment. Participates in study team meetings. Please feel free to
reach out to jahanvi.nayani@duke.edu if you have any questions regarding the position or application.4. Lab Manager, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Georgetown University
Deadline: Until filled
Link: N/A
A full-time position is available starting July 2025 in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
Laboratory (https://www.vaidyalab.com/) directed by Dr. Chandan Vaidya. The successful applicant will
be responsible for coordinating and conducting research on executive control and learning in children.
The lab manager will contribute to ongoing grant-funded studies and development of new research
studies. Depending on interest and enthusiasm, the position offers opportunities for learning fMRI data
analysis and planning of new research studies. Further, the position offers opportunities for
involvement in administering clinical tests and behavioral interventions. Duties include fMRI data
collection in typically developing children and those with Autism and other developmental disorders,
subject recruitment, coordination and organization of lab activities and initiatives, and managing day-to-
day operation of the lab. The job requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with experimental
research, basic statistical analysis skills, exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to
interact with multiple personnel, supervision of undergraduates, high motivation and initiative, and ability
to work with children. Leadership experience and programming experience (e.g., E-Prime, MATLAB, R) is
a plus. The candidate should be able to make a commitment of at least 2 years. To apply, please email a
letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for 2 references to Hannah Puckett at
vaidyalab@georgetown.edu.
5. Research Associate, TIES Lab, University of Texas at Austin
Deadline: Until filled
Link: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/Research-Associate-for-Project-
Coordination–The-Timmons-Lab_R_00037580
The Technological Interventions for Ecological Systems (TIES) Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is
seeking an in-person, full-time Research Associate in the Department of Psychology to work with
Assistant Professor Dr. Adela Timmons. Research in the TIES Lab focuses on big data analytic and
pervasive computing methods for building adaptive and responsive mental health interventions with the
goal of increasing the reach and impact of mental health care. The research associate will help create
and run study protocols; recruit, interview, and train research assistants; assist in participant recruitment;
interface with research participants; run study sessions; monitor participant adherence; assist in IRB
submissions; assist with record keeping, paperwork, and other administrative tasks; process data; and
assist in data analysis and writing. A B.A. or B.S. in psychology or related field is required by the start
date. Applicants should be highly organized, have exceptional interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and
demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as
appropriate. Preferred qualifications include a research interest and focus on children and families
exposed to stress and adversity and/or the role of technology in improving the reach and impact of mental
health care and a history of conducting and publishing scientific research on this topic. At least 1-2 years
experience working or volunteering in a research lab would be preferred. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
6. Lab Manager/ Research Specialist, The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln
Deadline: Feb 21, 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Link: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mQpV1VY8gNH4Me
The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (PI: Maital
Neta, https://canlab.unl.edu/) invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist (start date
negotiable). The lab uses functional neuroimaging, psychophysiology, behavioral techniques, and
network analyses to examine individual differences in emotion processing and emotion regulation acrossthe lifespan (ages 6-100 years). The successful candidate will play an integral role in every stage of
research, including (1) stimulus/task development and programming experiments, (2) recruitment and
collection of human subject data, (3) analysis of data, and (4) assisting in the preparation of grant and
manuscripts. In addition, in their managerial capacity, they will perform administrative duties (e.g., IRB
administration, purchasing) and help train and supervise lab personnel (e.g., undergraduate research
assistants). Essential qualifications include Bachelor’s degree in psychology, cognitive science,
neuroscience, computer science, or related field; Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills; Research experience in psychology or neuroscience; Proficiency with a
programming language such as R, Matlab or Python is preferred, and special consideration will be given
to individuals with experience collecting and/or analyzing neuroimaging data. You will need your CV and
the contact information for 2-3 references. If you have any questions, you can email Dr. Maital Neta
at maitalneta@unl.edu.
7. Lab Manager, Logic of Emotion Lab, Princeton University
Deadline: February 17, 2025
Link: https://research-princeton.icims.com/jobs/20420/research-specialist-
i/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=1276&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-
300&jun1offset=-240
The Department of Psychology at Princeton University is seeking a full-time lab manager for Prof. Erik
Nook’s Logic of Emotion Lab. The lab integrates behavioral, developmental, psycholinguistic, and
neuroscientific approaches to advance both basic and translational understanding of emotion. More
information on the lab’s mission, values, people, and publications can be found
here: https://lemolab.princeton.edu/. This is a one-year term position with the possibility (and expectation)
of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. As Princeton University is
not an E-verified institution, OPT STEM extension for a second year or more is not eligible. Start date is
on or around June 16, 2025. Please submit (i) a current CV, (ii) a cover letter that describes your relevant
prior experiences and academic/research goals, and (iii) contact information for at least 2 references.
Contact Prof. Erik Nook (enook@princeton.edu) with additional questions.
8. Lab Manager, The Lehigh Little Learners Lab, Lehigh University
Deadline: March 14, 2025
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SDD3lm_Zh9LCZRM-
R9H3f7WCk7FTSc9Zmk0cKXqwkbY/edit?tab=t.0
The Lehigh Little Learners Laboratory (PI: Alexis Smith-Flores) is interested in how infants and children
use emotion to reason about the social and physical world. Through behavioral studies, our lab aims to
characterize the role affective cognition plays in development. This position is for 1 year with the
opportunity to extend to 2 years, contingent on performance and mutual fit. The desired start date is
August 2025. To apply, please submit the following via email to Alexis Smith-Flores (als625@lehigh.edu):
(1) CV, (2) cover letter explaining your interest in the position, relevant skills and experience, and career
goals, (3) copy of your unofficial transcript, and (4) names of 2 references who would be able to supply a
letter of recommendation upon request.
9. Project Coordinator, DSN Lab, UNC Chapel Hill
Deadline: Until filled
Link:
xQ/viewformWe are seeking 2 post-baccalaureate researchers in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at
UNC Chapel Hill to work on a joint project with Drs. Eva Telzer and Kristen Lindquist. The researcher
would work on a unique dataset that combines theories and methods in developmental neuroscience
(longitudinal fMRI data), social affective neuroscience (emotional processing, social interactions), health
behaviors (health risk behaviors, internalizing and externalizing disorders), and social media and
technology use. We work with diverse populations, many of whom are Spanish speaking. Therefore, we
are especially looking for researchers with fluency in Spanish and skills in recruitment, screening, and
data collection with adolescent participants and their families, who wish to gain more experience in
research for graduate school. The applicant must have a BA in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field
by the time the position begins. The position also includes opportunities for professional development and
unique interdisciplinary training that will be useful for a variety of academic career paths. Positions begin
summer 2025 (specific start date flexible). Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and list of 2-3
references for initial review. For bilingual applicants, please state explicitly in your cover letter level of
fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
10. Lab Manager, Cognition, Learning, and Development Lab, University of Notre Dame
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Link: https://cladlab.nd.edu/era-fellowship/
The Lab Manager plays a vital role in managing various aspects of cognitive development research,
including several grant-funded projects. Key responsibilities include: overseeing a team of research
assistants and tutors; coordinating projects and participant recruitment; establishing and maintaining
relationships with children, families, and schools; coordinating data collection in the lab and in schools;
managing and analyzing data; collaborating on conference presentations and manuscripts; ensuring the
lab follows best practices for mentoring students and open, reproducible science; editing and distributing
a lab newsletter; overseeing purchasing and maintenance of lab equipment.
11. Research Coordinator, The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, Baylor College of Medicine
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Link: N/A
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) is excited to invite
passionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Research Coordinators. As a Research Coordinator,
you will play a pivotal role in our ongoing FDA-regulated clinical trials, encompassing both industry and
NIH-funded projects focused on investigating the effects of novel drugs for treating generalized anxiety
disorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Experimental studies include
investigating the efficacy of ketamine and deep brain stimulation for managing treatment-resistant
depression. We are looking to have Research Coordinators start in early summer 2025. The ideal
candidate is able to commit to two years. Please forward your CV or resume and expression of interest,
including the names and contact information for three references, to Dr. Sanjay Mathew at
sjmathew@bcm.edu.
12. Lab Coordinator, The Buffalo Early Learning Lab, University of Buffalo
Deadline: February 17, 2025
Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55230
The Buffalo Early Learning Lab, at the University at Buffalo (PI: Dr. Federica Bulgarelli) is seeking an
excited, competent, and detail-oriented full time Lab Coordinator to be an active member of our research
team, to start Summer 2025. The lab coordinator will assist with empirical research in the lab, which
focuses on language learning in multiple contexts, using a variety of approaches and populations. The
position involves interacting with families, infants and toddlers, as well as adult participants and a team ofresearchers from the undergraduate to the postdoctoral level. Methodologies include looking time
paradigms (with infants and toddlers), eye tracking (with infants, children, and adults), and corpus
collection and analyses. The position could include some non-traditional hours and possible travel to local
museum to accommodate data collection and supervision, but this will be worked out on a case-by-case
basis. This is a limited term position and is reviewed on an annual basis for renewal.
13. Lab Manager, The Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, Stanford University
Deadline: February 17, 2025
Link: N/A
The Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab (PI: Jamil Zaki) invites applications for a full-time RA position to
begin in Summer of 2025. Our lab is fascinated by how people connect with each other. We study
empathy, prosocial behavior, emotion regulation, and other related phenomena, using a range of
methods including brain imaging, social network analysis, and behavioral experiments. Please
see ssnl.stanford.edu/research for more on our work, and our lab manual to learn more about
our culture. These individuals will contribute to a large, collaborative project combining social
network analysis with psychological and brain-based measures of well-being and emotion (the
Stanford Communities Project). They will also contribute to lab infrastructure and organization, as well
as lab culture. As such, exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Previous experiences conducting independent research, neuroimaging, social network analysis, and
programming in R and / or Python are ideal, though not required.
——————————————- SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS ——————————————-
1. Summer Internship, The Language and Cognitive Development Lab, UC Berkeley
Deadline: February 18, 2025 10am PT
Link: https://lcdlab.berkeley.edu/summer-internship/
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 2025 Internship Program. The LCD
Lab explores how linguistic, cognitive, and social abilities arise during human development. 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 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. 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 2nd – Friday, August 1st. We are willing to accommodate a
slightly later start date (~ Monday, June 16th) for students at universities that end later than our start date.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email the LCD lab manager, Nafia Rahaman,
at lcdmanager@berkeley.edu.
2. Summer Education Research Program, Posner Lab, UW-Madison
Deadline: February 15, 2025
Link: https://education.wisc.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/summer-education-research-program-serp/
The Summer Education Research Program (SERP) is sponsored by the School of Education and the
University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Graduate School. The program provides students interested in
pursuing graduate studies in academic fields within the School of Education the opportunity to engage in
independent research. Research is guided by a faculty/research associate mentor in or affiliated with theSchool of Education. The program offers a competitive $5,000 stipend for participants as well as other
amenities, including travel expenses to Madison and housing.
3. Summer Internship, The Play, Learning, Arts, and Youth Lab, George Mason University
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Link:
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The Play, Learning, Arts, and Youth Lab at George Mason University, under the direction of Dr. Thalia
Goldstein, is now accepting applications for our annual paid Summer Internship Program. Our research
explores how children and adults engage with the arts, fiction, and imagination, and how such
engagement intersects with their social skills. Current lab projects are at various stages of development
including design, data collection, data preparation and coding, analyses, and write up. Interns will be able
to be involved with a wide range of activities over the course of the internship, including new project
preparation and ideas, participant recruitment, data collection, analyzing data, and preparing presentation
of results. The internship takes place in person at our lab in Fairfax, Virginia. Interns have the option of
working full time (40 hours per week) or half time (20 hours per week). Some evening and/or weekend
work may be required for data collection given the availability of participants. Start and end dates are
flexible, although a minimum 8-week commitment is required. A stipend will be given to all interns,
however, applicants are highly encouraged to also apply for support from their own universities. We
anticipate hiring 2-4 interns depending on funding and availability. The internship is open to all
undergraduate students, including those graduating in 2025, and recent college graduates. It is
particularly well suited for students considering graduate school in psychology or cognitive science.
4. USC JumpStart Program, Posner Lab, University of Southern California
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Link: https://provost.sma.usc.edu/prog/jumpstart/
USC’s JumpStart Program aims to provide a pathway to PhD programs for undergraduate students.
JumpStart works with USC programs to invite diverse candidates from outside institutions to apply for 10-
week in-person summer research opportunities in various PhD disciplines. For general questions about
the program, contact GradDIA@usc.edu. For questions about placement in the Learning, Development,
and Rehabilitation Lab, contact kretch@usc.edu.
—————————————————ADDITIONAL RESOURCES—————————————————
Advice and resources for applying to grad school:
• UCLA UGSP: Psychology Graduate School Application Resources
• List of psychology Ph.D. virtual info sessions
• Videos of Harvard Psychology professors discussing the grad school application process,
interviews, and more:
• Dr. Jamil Zaki’s guide to applying to Psychology PhD programs (thanks to Dr. Zaki for allowing us
to share this excellent resource!): zaki_gradApp_guide.pdf
• Yale Psychology Bootcamp: videos on what a career in research psychology looks like, how to
gain research experience, and how to apply to grad school:
https://psychology.yale.edu/graduate/admissions/psychology-graduate-school-bootcamp; link to
Q&A answers: https://tiny.cc/PsychBootcamp2020Videos
• How-to’s, from templates for cold-emailing, to CV’s, to grants:
https://www.oacommunity.org/resources• Listservs you can subscribe to, organized by area of psychology: If you would like to receive more
comprehensive job postings for a specific field of study (e.g., clinical psychology, developmental
psychology), we have compiled a list of field-specific listservs you can subscribe to. In our own
experience, undergraduates often don’t know about these listservs (we didn’t!) but many useful
research opportunities and jobs are posted here.
—————————————–MORE PLACES TO FIND JOB POSTINGS—————————————–
1. A list of paid undergraduate summer research opportunities in Neuroscience (and other life sciences),
compiled by C. Aizenman, Neuroscience @ Brown:
http://bit.ly/SummerResearchUndergrad
2. A list of summer undergraduate and post-bac programs in cognitive neuroscience:
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3. A list of paid internships in developmental psychology (and also psychology more generally),
maintained by Meltem Yucel:
4. A list of psychology job and internship positions, maintained by Dr. Camilla McMahon at Miami
University:
5. A list of psychology job and internship research openings, maintained by the Department of
Psychology at Georgetown University
6. A list of post-bac programs in psychology, maintained by the American Psychological Association:
7. A list of post-bac programs in clinical psychology, maintained by the Council of University Directors of
Clinical Psychology:
http://clinicalpsychgradschool.org/pbacc.php
8. Career centers and lists of job openings:
a. b. The Society for Research in Child Development Career Center: https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/
Indeed.com also has academic job postings.
