08/29/2026
JOB OPENINGS! Some of you may be interested in applying for one (or more) of these job openings:
1) Postbacc Research Assistant for the Family and Development Lab at the University of Notre Dame (IN). Under the supervision of Drs. Kaylin Hill and Elizabeth Shewark, the person in this position will have a vital role in a major collaborative research project. The research aims to better understand associations between neighborhood conditions and neural function in caregivers and young children. Responsibilities include recruitment of families, scheduling and running study sessions with research participants, ensuring completion of a broad range of questionnaires and assessments, and leading a coding team based on precise coding protocols for assessing neighborhood conditions via virtual audit methods. The person in this position will supervise a team of student research assistants on coding neighborhood conditions. There may be opportunity to learn EEG data collection, based on trainee interest. Characteristics supportive of success in this position include attention to detail, accountability, communication, engagement, and professionalism. Please use the following link to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/192179
2) Research Assistant for the Learning and Development Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education (Cambridge, MA). Come and work with us! We are looking for a full-time research assistant (in-person only) for the GaabLab ( https://www.gaablab.com/ ) in Cambridge, MA. This is an ideal job for a recent graduate passionate about learning disabilities, cognitive neuroscience, education, and translating research findings into policy. Research in the Gaab Lab focuses on typical and atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adulthood with a special focus on language, reading, and math development and the role of the environment in shaping these trajectories. The lab specializes in developmental cognitive neuroscience within a preventive education and learning disability framework and has a strong translational aspect focused on policy. We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to assist with all study phases of functional and structural MRI/ behavioral testing for several projects. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and/or education. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Collects magnetic resonance imaging data in individuals age 0-18. Collect project data, acquiring it through observation, structured interviews, library research, data processing methods, or other research methods; administer and score psychometric assessments pertaining to cognitive, language, reading and math development, including (but not limited to) the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test, the Wide Range Achievement Test, and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test. (15-20 hours/week); communicate with families in order to recruit and schedule research participants; record and/or code data according to project requirements and established protocols. Training will be provided but prior knowledge is helpful; process, organize, and summarize data; report experiment results using a variety of scientific, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms; make periodic reports of project status to supervisor or other research team members; may instruct other staff and students in basic research methods or techniques; assist in the design of experiments and tests; perform administrative duties incidental to research tasks; assists with data analysis and manuscript write-up. May present scientific findings at national and international conferences; and other duties as assigned. This is a Term Position for one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension. Basic Qualifications: Minimum two years related research experience (can be as part of the undergraduate degree). Relevant course work may count towards experience; demonstrated knowledge of research populations and/or techniques is required; knowledge of basic research methods and statistical techniques required; and ability to work nights and weekends as needed is required. Appointment End Date: One year from date of hire. Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week. Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable): $58,000 – $59,000. Apply here: https://careers.harvard.edu/job/research-assistant-in-cambridge-ma-united-states-jid-1966
3) Research Assistant for the Healthy Brain and Child Development Study at the University of Maryland (College Park, MD). A position is open for a full-time research assistant to work on the National Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study at the University of Maryland. The HBCD study is recruiting women during pregnancy and following their infants through the first 10 years of their lives: https://heal.nih.gov/research/infants-and-children/healthy-brain. This project aims to conduct multi-modal brain imaging (MRI, EEG) and neurobehavioral assessment across the first years of life, as well as examine the impact of early adversity on children. The work will be supervised by Dr. Nathan Fox, Dr. Brenda Jones Harden, and Dr. Tracy Riggins. Research assistants working on this project will be involved in participant recruitment and retention, scheduling visits, behavioral assessments and collecting EEG data. Training will be provided in EEG acquisition and processing. The position will also involve working with undergraduate research assistants. Flexible schedule on evenings and weekends is required, as is willingness to conduct participant home visits. A car is not necessary but preferred. Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience. The position requires excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. Prior experience working with infants and/or young children and their parents, including those who have experienced adversity, in a research context is preferred. Spanish language proficiency preferred. The job requires a two-year commitment. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, CV and the names and email addresses of two references to Julie Staples-Watson, [email protected].
