Category: Social Psychology

Research Assistant for the Social Psychology Lab at Boston College

April 14, 2024

Dr. Diane-Jo Bart-Plange at Boston College, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, invites applications for a Research Assistant that will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the lab. Dr. Bart-Plange will be joining the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience and African and African Diaspora Studies Program as an Assistant Professor starting summer 2024. Dr. Bart-Plange … More Research Assistant for the Social Psychology Lab at Boston College

Research Coordinator for the Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education (CARE) Project at the University of Texas Health Science Center

April 14, 2024

The “CARE for Head Start Educators” project, directed by Dr. Yoonkyung Oh at the Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Learning Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, is seeking a dedicated full-time Research Coordinator or Project Manager, beginning in May 2024. This project involves a comprehensive randomized-controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of … More Research Coordinator for the Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education (CARE) Project at the University of Texas Health Science Center

Science Associate for the Child Development Study at the Society for Research in Child Development

April 8, 2024

The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of child development. Our mission is to advance developmental science and promote its use to improve human lives. We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to serve as a Science Associate. RESPONSIBILITIES:The Science Associate will be … More Science Associate for the Child Development Study at the Society for Research in Child Development

Lab Manager for the Social Learning Lab at Boston University

April 8, 2024

Dr. Kathleen Corriveau and the Social Learning Lab at Boston University (http://www.bulearnlab.com) are hiring a resourceful and enthusiastic full-time Lab Manager. The lab is interested in the development of social cognition in formal and informal learning environments. Responsibilities will include: onboarding, supervising, and training research assistants, facilitating partnerships with schools and other local institutions, recruiting participants, … More Lab Manager for the Social Learning Lab at Boston University

Research Lab Coordinator for the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh

April 4, 2024

This position is at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a multi-disciplinary center for research to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, social, and educational sciences.     The Research Lab Coordinator position at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) involves active participation in a groundbreaking … More Research Lab Coordinator for the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh

Research Technician for the Social Memory Lab at Tulane University

April 2, 2024

The Social Memory Lab at Tulane University, directed by Dr. Benjamin Deen, is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician who will contribute to multiple aspects of projects studying social perception, cognition, and memory, using behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods. The Laboratory Research Technician will work as part of a team comprised of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, … More Research Technician for the Social Memory Lab at Tulane University

Senior Program Coordinator for the College Support Program (CSP) at the State University of New Jersey

April 1, 2024

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the RCAAS College Support Program (CSP). The Senior Program Coordinators for the CSP are members of the RCAAS Strategic Leadership team that provide end to end supervision of services, staff, students, interns, peer mentors, and all other aspects of daily operations for the RCAAS CSP. The Senior Program Coordinators … More Senior Program Coordinator for the College Support Program (CSP) at the State University of New Jersey

Research Specialist for the Morality and Development Lab at Emory University

March 20, 2024

The Morality and Development Lab (PI: Dr. Arber Tasimi) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Research Specialist. Research in the lab focuses on social cognition in infants, children, and adults (for more, see http://www.emorymadlab.com). The research specialist position will offer exposure to all stages of research. It … More Research Specialist for the Morality and Development Lab at Emory University

Project Coordinator for the Clinical Psychology Project at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

March 20, 2024

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at the University Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) has an opening for a full-time Project Coordinator to work on an NIAAA funded project focused on the development and evaluation of an online, family-based dating violence and alcohol use prevention program for LGBTQ+ youth and their caregivers. The coordinator will … More Project Coordinator for the Clinical Psychology Project at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Research Assistant for the Mind & Morality Lab at Brown University

March 13, 2024

The Mind & Morality Lab, directed by Dr. Julia Marshall, investigates children’s social cognition. The lab is especially interested in understanding how children learn to cooperate with one another. We work with children from around age 5 up until 12 in laboratory, public, and school settings in addition to working with adults through online data … More Research Assistant for the Mind & Morality Lab at Brown University

Research Assistant for the Moral Development Lab at Texas A&M University

March 10, 2024

The Research Assistant 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. In addition, this position will recruit participants for studies, interviewing children and families, submit IRB applications, and maintain the lab website. … More Research Assistant for the Moral Development Lab at Texas A&M University

Research Project Assistant for the Emotion and Behavior Dysregulation Lab at the University of Pittsburgh

March 3, 2024

Our lab at the University of Pittsburgh has several full-time positions open for NIMH-funded projects on emotion and behavior dysregulation in high-risk populations. All studies include a focus on interpersonal dynamics in close relationships (adult romantic couples, mother-child dyads, and children and their close friends) and include observational assessments in the lab, ecological momentary assessment, … More Research Project Assistant for the Emotion and Behavior Dysregulation Lab at the University of Pittsburgh

Data Coordinator for the Developmental Mechanisms Lab at Northwestern University

March 3, 2024

The Developmental Mechanisms Program in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Data Coordinator. This position supports an investigative team across multiple funded studies of longitudinal child development directed by Dr. Laurie Wakschlag and Dr. Elizabeth Norton.  This program of research aims to (1) characterize early developmental patterns related … More Data Coordinator for the Developmental Mechanisms Lab at Northwestern University

Research Specialist for the Cognitive and Social Psychology Lab at Princeton University

March 3, 2024

The Crockett Lab invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist position to begin in summer/fall 2024 at Princeton University (start date flexible). The position is for one year with a possibility of renewal. We will begin reviewing applications on 2/15/24 and continue until the position is filled. We are looking for applicants interested in studying … More Research Specialist for the Cognitive and Social Psychology Lab at Princeton University

Research Specialist for the Social Psychology Lab at Princeton University

February 27, 2024

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist position. Anticipated start date approximately June – August, 2024. This position could extend for two years upon satisfactory performance after the first year. The position involves conducting research in the research groups of Professors Betsy Levy Paluck and Anuj Shah. ResponsibilitiesAs … More Research Specialist for the Social Psychology Lab at Princeton University

Lab Manager for the Social Neuroscience Lab at Georgetown University

February 25, 2024

Position DescriptionThe Department of Psychology at Georgetown University is seeking a full-time lab manager for Dr. Casey Brown’s laboratory. The lab’s research investigates interpersonal emotional phenomena in connection with mental and physical health across the life course, with a particular focus on aging dyads. Our research bridges multiple domains of inquiry, drawing from clinical psychology, … More Lab Manager for the Social Neuroscience Lab at Georgetown University

Summer Intern for the Social Cognitive Development Lab at Yale University

February 25, 2024

The Yale Social Cognitive Development Lab (PI: Yarrow Dunham) is looking to recruit 4-6 highly motivated undergraduates or recent graduates with a serious interest in future study in psychology to work as research assistants this summer. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Summer interns will support the lab’s work through a variety of tasks including conducting studies with … More Summer Intern for the Social Cognitive Development Lab at Yale University

Lab Manager for Social Psychology Lab at the University of Chicago

February 25, 2024

The EArly Social Thinkers Laboratory at the University of Chicago, directed by Dr. Lin Bian, is recruiting a full-time, in-person lab manager to begin in Summer 2024 (with a preferred starting date in June, 2024). The EAST lab studies how children reason about the social world. Topics cover stereotype formation, structural reasoning and social inequality. The lab manager is essential to the … More Lab Manager for Social Psychology Lab at the University of Chicago

Research Assistant for the Social Cognition and Affective/Moral Processing Imaging (SCAMPI) Lab at Auburn University

February 20, 2024

The Social Cognition and Affective/Moral Processing Imaging (SCAMPI) lab run by Dr. Samantha Fede is looking for a full-time research assistant to support a NIAAA-funded research project on the use of TMS/fMRI neurofeedback in alcohol use disorder. Other research projects use these neuroimaging tools in combination with behavioral and clinical interview measures to investigate topics such as risk taking and … More Research Assistant for the Social Cognition and Affective/Moral Processing Imaging (SCAMPI) Lab at Auburn University

Research Technician for the Social Minds Lab at the University of Michigan

February 17, 2024

Prof. Felix Warneken, Director of the Social Minds Lab at the Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is hiring a full-time (100% effort, 40 hrs/wk) Research Technician Associate to coordinate and conduct research on cooperation in young children. The position entails subject recruitment and scheduling, testing in the lab, at schools, museums, and … More Research Technician for the Social Minds Lab at the University of Michigan

Lab Manager for the Social Identities, Perceptions, and Behavior Lab at Duke University

February 17, 2024

The Duke Identity and Diversity Lab, directed by Dr. Sarah Gaither at Duke University in the Psychology and Neuroscience Department seeks a full-time (with benefits) lab manager/research technician beginning ideally June 2024 (flexible). The initial appointment would be for one year, with the possibility to extend for additional years based on performance and funding. The lab manager/research technician will manage all … More Lab Manager for the Social Identities, Perceptions, and Behavior Lab at Duke University

Research Assistant for the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California

February 14, 2024

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for their post-baccalaureate program; the deadline to apply for Fall 2024 is April 15, 2024 for domestic students (February 15, 2024 for international students). Program Overview:  UCI’s Post-Bacc Program in Psychological Science is a certificate program that combines psychology coursework with … More Research Assistant for the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California

Research Coordinator for Developmental Social Science Lab at Stanford University

February 14, 2024

This is a new Social Science Research Coordinator (RC) position in Prof. Michael Frank’s lab.  The RC will assist with an ongoing study of children’s visual environment using head-mounted cameras, working with a team of researchers and staff to recruit and coordinate a group of families who make recordings in their homes. Duties will include: creating … More Research Coordinator for Developmental Social Science Lab at Stanford University

Intern for Social Cognitive Development Lab at the University of Chicago

February 13, 2024

The EArly Social Thinkers Lab (EAST Lab) at the University of Chicago (PI: Dr. Lin Bian) will be hosting a Paid 2024 Summer Internship Program sponsored by NSF for highly motivated undergraduates and recent post-bacc students! Our research focuses on social cognitive development, with an emphasis on stereotypes and social inequality. We are excited to welcome … More Intern for Social Cognitive Development Lab at the University of Chicago

Intern for the Psychology Fellowship Program at Rutgers University – Newark

February 10, 2024

The Psychology Department at Rutgers—Newark is currently accepting applications for a 1-year, NSF-funded internship, Directed by Dr. Vanessa LoBue, for undergraduate Psychology majors from underrepresented backgrounds. Fellows will be assigned to participating labs to work one-on-one with faculty members on projects relevant to the impact of socio-emotional context on social and cognitive functioning. The projects span … More Intern for the Psychology Fellowship Program at Rutgers University – Newark

Research Assistant for the Predoctoral Research Fellowship Program at Stanford University

February 7, 2024

IRiSS Predoctoral Research Fellowship Program The Predoctoral Research Fellowship Program at the Stanford Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS Predoc Program) provides early-career scholars an opportunity to work directly with a faculty mentor to contribute to cutting-edge social science research. During the fellowship year, participants will develop research skills, explore academic research careers, … More Research Assistant for the Predoctoral Research Fellowship Program at Stanford University

Intern for Social Origins Lab at the UC Berkeley

January 30, 2024

Applications will be due February 5th at 9:00 AM PST. Under the direction of Dr. Jan Engelmann, the lab explores how social and cognitive abilities arise and interact with one another in human development and across species and cultures. In doing so, our research studies primarily involve working with children of various age ranges.  The … More Intern for Social Origins Lab at the UC Berkeley

Study Coordinator for the Alcohol Research Lab at the University of Illinois

January 29, 2024

A full-time (40 hours per week) academic hourly position in clinical psychology is available at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, beginning summer 2023. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a top-ranked research psychology program, and this position would be a good fit for a student seeking to gain additional research experience in preparation … More Study Coordinator for the Alcohol Research Lab at the University of Illinois

Intern for the Developmental Studies Lab at Harvard University

January 29, 2024

The Harvard Laboratory for Developmental Studies (LDS) hosts a paid summer internship forundergraduates and recent grads, supervised by Principal Investigators (PIs) Dr. Ashley Thomas, Dr. Elika Bergelson, and Dr. Jesse Snedeker. Interns gain in-depth research experience by working on a research project with a graduate student, research staff, or post-doc mentor, closely supervised by the … More Intern for the Developmental Studies Lab at Harvard University

Nine-Week Summer Program for the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates, University of Missouri

December 1, 2023

The University of Missouri (MU) is hosting a new National Science Foundation REU Site centered on the scientific theme of Close Relationships (Award # 2244383).  This nine-week summer program (8 students per summer) is centered on the interdisciplinary, lifespan developmental, and diverse nature of the scientific study of close relationships.  This REU site will take advantage of … More Nine-Week Summer Program for the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates, University of Missouri

Lab Manager, Columbia Social & Moral Cognition, Columbia University

November 21, 2023

Job Details Under the supervision of Dr. Larisa Heiphetz Solomon, the lab manager will provide assistance with research in Columbia’s Social and Moral Cognition Lab. Studies in our lab focus on children’s and adults’ moral cognition, with some work investigating morality within the contexts of religion and the legal system. Additional information about our lab, including access to the lab’s publications, is available here: columbiasamclab.weebly.com.  The lab manager will assist with research and perform administrative duties. Typical … More Lab Manager, Columbia Social & Moral Cognition, Columbia University

Language and Cognitive Development Lab Internship Program at University of California Berkeley

November 16, 2023

Job Description: The goal of this program is to provide a comprehensive, hands-on research experience to highly motivated students, while making valuable contributions to cognitive science. Our 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 … More Language and Cognitive Development Lab Internship Program at University of California Berkeley

Part-Time Postgraduate Research Assistant at Keele University.

November 6, 2023

Job Description: This post represents an exciting opportunity to join Keele University’s School of Psychology on an exciting new research study investigating cognitive development of deaf and hearing infants. This study is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and is led by Dr Claire Monroy. Deaf infants appear to demonstrate differences in cognitive … More Part-Time Postgraduate Research Assistant at Keele University.

Research Assistant – Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC)

June 30, 2023

Job Description: The candidate will work on a group of research studies within MUSC’s Youth Collaborative that focus on evaluating treatments for youth alcohol and cannabis use disorder. The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator (Dr. Lindsay Squeglia) in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological and biological research data, data entry, and … More Research Assistant – Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC)

Lab Manager for the Community Research Group at Georgetown University

May 5, 2023

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Lab Manager, … More Lab Manager for the Community Research Group at Georgetown University

Research Technician for the Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton 

May 2, 2023

About the lab: Conte’s line of research focuses on understanding the interrelationships between functional and structural brain development in infancy, with particular emphasis on face processing mechanisms. As a developmental neuroscientist, she is interested in how neural maturation and the interactions between multiple cognitive domains (e.g., visual perception, attention, emotion and language processing) define the … More Research Technician for the Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton 

Policy Associate for the Research-to-Policy Collaboration at the Pennsylvania State University

April 20, 2023

A tremendous gap between research and policy communities limits the effectiveness of policymaking and makes the government susceptible to misinformation and inefficient use of resources. Researchers are rarely involved in policy efforts because they lack training and opportunities for engaging with the right policymakers at the right time when their subject matter experience could be … More Policy Associate for the Research-to-Policy Collaboration at the Pennsylvania State University

Research Assistant for the Social Psychology and Neuroscience Lab at Boston College

April 20, 2023

The Morality Lab at Boston College (https://moralitylab.bc.edu/), led by Liane Young, is seeking up to two full-time postbaccalaureate research assistants, with a two-year commitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled, with the position starting as early as April 2023 and no later than July 2023. Boston College … More Research Assistant for the Social Psychology and Neuroscience Lab at Boston College

Research Lab Technician for the Brain, Emotion, and Attention Development Lab at the University of Southern California (USC)

April 19, 2023

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the … More Research Lab Technician for the Brain, Emotion, and Attention Development Lab at the University of Southern California (USC)

Recruitment Coordinator for the Developmental Labs at Yale University

April 3, 2023

Position: Recruitment Coordinator for Developmental Labs at Yale University Location: New Haven, CT Duration: 3 years Wages: See here for range Work with psychology faculty to identify and recruit research participants from infancy to adulthood, with a particular focus on developmental populations. Women, LGBTQ, and underrepresented minority applicants are strongly encouraged. We expect everyone in the lab … More Recruitment Coordinator for the Developmental Labs at Yale University

Research Assistant for the Sibling Interaction and Behavior Study at the University of Minnesota

April 3, 2023

Dr. Glenn I. Roisman of the Institute of Child Development and Dr. Bob Krueger of the Department of Psychology, Principal Investigators on two coordinated five-year NIH-funded grants to follow-up the large Sibling Interaction and Behavior Study (SIBS) and the Minnesota Twin Registry (MTR) cohorts into mid and late life, seek to hire several Research Assistants … More Research Assistant for the Sibling Interaction and Behavior Study at the University of Minnesota

Research Assistant for the Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of Maryland

April 2, 2023

The University of Maryland Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab directed by Dr. Elizabeth Redcay (www.dscn.umd.edu) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (formal title: Faculty Specialist) beginning July 1, 2023. This position is supported by a grant examining biopsychosocial predictors of loneliness in autistic and non-autistic adolescents. Our methods include functional and structural MRI, behavioral measures, … More Research Assistant for the Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of Maryland

Research Recruitment Coordinator for the Early Social Development Lab at the University of South Carolina

April 2, 2023

The Early Social Development (ESD) Lab at the University of South Carolina is looking for a full-time Research Recruitment Coordinator to assist with outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts for NIH-funded research studies related to infant development and autism spectrum disorder. The applicant should be outgoing, self-directed, self-motivated, highly professional, and have general knowledge about autism … More Research Recruitment Coordinator for the Early Social Development Lab at the University of South Carolina

Lab Manager for the Psychological Mechanisms that Drive Racial Inequality Lab at Stanford University

March 27, 2023

The Starck Lab is housed in the psychology department at Stanford University, beginning in the fall of 2023. We study the psychological mechanisms that drive racial inequality. We grapple with how our histories, social organizations, ideologies, and institutions intersect with individuals to fuel systemic forces that bestow advantage to some groups and disadvantage to others. … More Lab Manager for the Psychological Mechanisms that Drive Racial Inequality Lab at Stanford University

Research Coordinator for the UCR Perception, Action, and Developmental Lab at the University of California, Riverside

March 24, 2023

The UCR Perception, Action, and Development laboratory (padlab.ucr.edu) is looking to hire a 30-hour/week research coordinator to help run an NSF-funded study of infants’ everyday visual, auditory, and motor experiences. The position would last 1 year with the possibility of renewal and will receive full benefits (30+ hours is considered full time). Part of the … More Research Coordinator for the UCR Perception, Action, and Developmental Lab at the University of California, Riverside

Lab Manager for the StarLab for Mind and Development at the University of Toronto

March 24, 2023

We are seeking a full-time lab manager to jointly manage the StarLab for Mind and Development (directed by Dr. Christina Starmans) and the Center for Mind and Morality (directed by Dr. Paul Bloom) in the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto. The preferred start date is July 2023. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (we are unfortunately not able to sponsor … More Lab Manager for the StarLab for Mind and Development at the University of Toronto

Project Coordinator for the Birth and Beyond (BABY) study at the University of Albany

March 21, 2023

The Birth and Beyond (BABY) study is seeking a full-time project coordinator at the post-baccalaureate, master’s, or postdoctoral level to assist with an NICHD-funded prospective longitudinal study investigating the social and environmental determinants of Black maternal-infant health (R01 HD106913-01). The BABY study is a research collaboration involving a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, epidemiologists, environmental health … More Project Coordinator for the Birth and Beyond (BABY) study at the University of Albany

Research Technician for the Ross Behavioral Lab at the University of Michigan

March 20, 2023

The Ross School of Business is looking for a full time Research Technician to help conduct behavioral studies at the Ross Behavioral Lab at the University of Michigan. Here is the link to the job posting to apply:https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/232075/behavioral-lab-research-technician The Ross Behavioral Lab is a facility located in the Ross School of Business that accommodates a … More Research Technician for the Ross Behavioral Lab at the University of Michigan

Research Coordinator for the Language and Cognition Lab and the Social Learning Lab at Stanford University

March 19, 2023

The Language and Cognition Lab (PI: Mike Frank) and Social Learning Lab (PI: Hyo Gweon) in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University welcome enthusiastic, motivated individuals to apply for a research coordinator position to start in Spring 2023 (Apr-May). This person will work closely with both labs to assist in various aspects of research, especially participant recruitment, scheduling, … More Research Coordinator for the Language and Cognition Lab and the Social Learning Lab at Stanford University

Research Coordinator for the Department of Psychology at Stanford University

March 19, 2023

The Department of Psychology is looking for a full time Social Science Research Coordinator (SSRC) to assist with a project “Elevating Students’ Voices and Choices,” aiming to unlock strong relationships with classroom teachers and other educators responsible for children’s academic development and growth. This is a hybrid work opportunity. The Project: This position will involve … More Research Coordinator for the Department of Psychology at Stanford University