Category: California

Research Assistant for the Women and Children’s Health and Well-being Project at Chapman University

May 6, 2024

The Women and Children’s Health and Well-Being Project at Chapman University, directed by Dr. Laura Glynn, is seeking two full-time research assistants. These positions present diverse opportunities to participate in work on NIH and CA state-funded research on early-life experiences, brain development, and vulnerability to mental illnesses during childhood and adolescence. Our program is a … More Research Assistant for the Women and Children’s Health and Well-being Project at Chapman University

Lab Coordinator for the Language and Infant Learning Lab at UC San Diego

April 23, 2024

The Language and Infant Learning (LIL) Lab at UC San Diego, directed by Dr. Martin Zettersten, is seeking a full-time lab coordinator to begin in Summer or Fall of 2024, with a flexible start date. The successful candidate will work closely with other lab members to assist in all aspects of running the lab and … More Lab Coordinator for the Language and Infant Learning Lab at UC San Diego

Project Coordinator for the Child Clinical Psychology Study at Loma Linda University

April 10, 2024

Opening for full-time Project Coordinator position in child clinical psychology at Loma Linda University. This person will coordinate a NIH-funded longitudinal study examining the impact of COVID-related school closures on child and family outcomes. At the Loma Linda site, we specifically work with monolingual Spanish-speaking families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities … More Project Coordinator for the Child Clinical Psychology Study at Loma Linda University

Research Coordinator for the Memory and Aging Center (MAC) at the University of California

April 8, 2024

Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI), the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series. May be responsible for the … More Research Coordinator for the Memory and Aging Center (MAC) at the University of California

Lab Manager for the Memory and Aging Lab at Claremont McKenna College

April 3, 2024

The Umanath Memory and Aging Lab in the Department of Psychological Science is hiring a full-time lab manager with benefits. The lab manager will support ongoing research in the lab, from data collection and management to coordinating undergraduate research assistants. More specifically, the lab manager will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the research outlined … More Lab Manager for the Memory and Aging Lab at Claremont McKenna College

Study Coordinator for the Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Lab at UCLA

April 2, 2024

The Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) lab at UCLA is seeking a study coordinator (Staff Research Associate; SRA) to work on multiple studies of infants, children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PI: Dr. Shulamite Green). The SRA in this position will work across multiple MRI studies but will primarily be taking the … More Study Coordinator for the Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Lab at UCLA

Lab Manager for the Social Origins Lab at UC Berkeley

April 1, 2024

The UC Berkeley Social Origins Lab (PI: Jan Engelmann) is looking for a full-time lab manager! Our lab conducts comparative and developmental psychology research on the evolutionary origins and developmental trajectory of human prosociality and cooperation. More specifically, we work with children (ages 1-16, with a focus on 3-10 years old) in San Francisco Bay Area schools, … More Lab Manager for the Social Origins Lab at UC Berkeley

Lab Manager for the Developmental Psychology Lab at UC Berkeley

March 26, 2024

The UC Berkeley Social Origins Lab (PI: Jan Engelmann) is looking for a full-time lab manager! Our lab conducts comparative and developmental psychology research on the evolutionary origins and developmental trajectory of human prosociality and cooperation. More specifically, we work with children (ages 1-16, with a focus on 3-10 years old) in San Francisco Bay Area schools, … More Lab Manager for the Developmental Psychology Lab at UC Berkeley

Lab Coordinator for the Visual Learning Lab at UC San Diego

March 26, 2024

The lab uses behavioral and computational methods to investigate how we learn to derive visual meaning. The laboratory coordinator’s responsibilities will center on research activities including recruiting, scheduling, and testing infant and child participants using head-mounted eye-trackers/cameras and tablet-based experiments. The coordinator will also be responsible for managing the computational resources necessary for analyzing large-scale … More Lab Coordinator for the Visual Learning Lab at UC San Diego

Lab Manager for the Neuroscience Lab at UCLA

March 5, 2024

The Castrellon Lab at UCLA (PI: Jaime Castrellon) invites applications for a full-time lab manager position (Staff Research Associate I). This position is ideal for recent college graduates interested in gaining experience in psychology and neuroscience research before applying to graduate school. The lab will open its doors in the Psychology Department in July 2024. … More Lab Manager for the Neuroscience Lab at UCLA

Lab Coordinator for the Language Acquisition Research Lab at UCLA

February 28, 2024

The UCLA Department of Linguistics is recruiting a curious, dynamic, and organized candidate to work as the full-time Lab Coordinator for the language acquisition research lab.    Responsibilities include organizing and managing subject recruitment, interacting with parents and children, aiding in experimental design, testing infants, maintaining data spreadsheets, and facilitating undergraduate and graduate research projects. This … More Lab Coordinator for the Language Acquisition Research Lab at UCLA

Junior Specialist for the Cognitive Development Lab at the University of California

February 25, 2024

The Woo Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for an open, full-time Junior Specialist position, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024, or later. The lab is looking for a hardworking, motivated individual who is passionate about cognitive development. Our lab is interested in how humans come to understand … More Junior Specialist for the Cognitive Development Lab at the University of California

Lab Manager for the Developmental Psychology Lab at Minerva University

February 25, 2024

The Minerva Psychology Lab is accepting applications for a full-time lab manager position to begin Summer 2024 (exact date negotiable) and continue for at least 12 months, with an annual pay of $50,000 plus benefits. The work will be mostly in San Francisco, but some time can be spent remotely, and the position may include … More Lab Manager for the Developmental Psychology Lab at Minerva 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

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

Research Assistant for the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab at San Diego State University

January 31, 2024

Drs. Jillian Lee Wiggins (San Diego State University) and Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) and the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab (https://tendlab.sdsu.edu/) in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, CA is seeking to hire a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant for an NIMH-funded research project examining neural mechanisms … More Research Assistant for the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab at San Diego State University

Research Assistant for VA Healthcare System Study at the University of California San Francisco

January 31, 2024

Position Definition:Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigators, the research assistant will contribute to Veterans Affairs health services research projects investigating posttraumatic stress disorder, virtual care psychotherapy, tobacco use, cannabis use, and women’s health. Primary projects to be assisted are (1) studying the implementation and effectiveness of telehealth delivered posttraumatic stress disorder psychotherapy and (2) … More Research Assistant for VA Healthcare System Study at the University of California San Francisco

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

Research Intern for the Cognitive Development Lab at the University of California, Berkeley

January 30, 2024

This 8-week internship will take place in Berkeley, CA from Monday, June 3 –Sunday, July 28 . We are willing to accommodate a slightly later start date if you are on the quarter system or if your school’s semester ends after May 31st. Interns will be expected to work roughly 30 hours per week. Weekends … More Research Intern for the Cognitive Development Lab at the University of California, Berkeley

Clinical Research Coordinator Position, Precision Psychiatry and Translational Neuroscience Lab (PanLab), Stanford University

December 11, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION The CRCA’s would have a key role in all aspects of the research process, spanning maintenance of study protocols and IRB approvals, screening and recruitment, detailed assessment of subjects, quality control of data and contributions to analyses for scientific outcomes. Assessments include functional neuroimaging, self-report, and computerized cognitive and emotional testing modalities. Study subjects will include … More Clinical Research Coordinator Position, Precision Psychiatry and Translational Neuroscience Lab (PanLab), Stanford University

1-Year Fixed Term Research Technician, The Learning, Development, and Rehabilitation Laboratory, The University of Southern California

December 7, 2023

This is one-year fixed term benefits-eligible position (with the possibility for extension) at 80% effort or 32 hours per week.   The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to assist in providing support in the Learning, Development, and Rehabilitation Laboratory directed by Dr. Kari Kretch.  Research in the … More 1-Year Fixed Term Research Technician, The Learning, Development, and Rehabilitation Laboratory, The University of Southern California

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

Research Coordinator Assistant for Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research at the University of California San Diego

September 29, 2023

Duties include screening for patient eligibility, data collection/coding/entry; ensuring protocol compliance; tracking human subjects study sessions; submitting IRB applications/renewals; and maintenance of research files and data organization.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Please send your resume to: ncoburn@health.ucsd.edu 

Clinical Research Coordinator Associate position, Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University

June 12, 2023

Job Description: The Clinical Research Coordinator will be part of the research team responsible for conducting a longitudinal study designed to assess the contributions of neurobiological and social- environmental factors on early language development. Clinical Research Coordinator will serve as a principal contact for participants and their families, organize the collection of all study-related data, … More Clinical Research Coordinator Associate position, Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University

Full-time RA position at UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (PI: Dr. Catherine Lord)

May 19, 2023

Application Deadline: June 12th, 2023 Description: Dr. Catherine Lord and the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is searching for two SRA 1s to assist with research support for studies of autism. Major functions of the position include recruiting, consenting, and conducting diagnostic interviews and observations with children and adult clients as part … More Full-time RA position at UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (PI: Dr. Catherine Lord)

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)

Lab Manager for the Speech and Cognitive Development Lab at UCLA

April 16, 2023

The Speech and Cognitive Development Lab (PI Meg Cychosz) in the UCLA Department of Linguistics seeks a part-time (50%) lab manager/research coordinator, beginning in Fall/September 2023. The individual will oversee the recruitment, scheduling, and running of child (primarily aged 3-7) participants in the lab using methods such as eye-tracking. Additional responsibilities include managing undergraduate research assistants, overseeing … More Lab Manager for the Speech and Cognitive Development Lab at UCLA

Clinical Associate for Autism and Developmental Disorders at San Diego State University

April 16, 2023

Full-time Masters Level Clinical Associate in Lifespan Autism Research at San Diego State University (SDSU) Candidates are being considered for a Clinical Associate position at the San Diego State University (SDSU) Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders and Brain Development Imaging Laboratories, to support clinical research studies using neuropsychological and neuroimaging methods to investigate autism spectrum disorder. The SDSU Center for Autism … More Clinical Associate for Autism and Developmental Disorders at San Diego State University

Research Coordinator For The UCR Perception, Action, and Development laboratory at UC Riverside

April 16, 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 Development laboratory at UC Riverside

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

April 14, 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 II for the Brain, Emotion, and Attention Development Lab at the University of Southern California

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

Junior Specialist for the Child Studies Lab at the University of California

March 21, 2023

POSITION OVERVIEW Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 24B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $50,300 to 53,600 annually. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at … More Junior Specialist for the Child Studies Lab at the University of California

Research Assistant for the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis

March 21, 2023

Dr. Lisa Oakes with the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis seeks to fill a research assistant position at the Junior Specialist level starting as soon as July 1, 2023, depending on funding. This is a 100% position and is for one year. There may be a possibility for extension … More Research Assistant for the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis

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

Clinical Research Coordinator for the Precision Psychiatry and Translational Neuroscience Lab at Stanford University

March 15, 2023

The CRCA’s would have a key role in all aspects of the research process, spanning maintenance of study protocols and IRB approvals, screening and recruitment, detailed assessment of subjects, quality control of data and contributions to analyses for scientific outcomes. Assessments include functional neuroimaging, self-report, and computerized cognitive and emotional testing modalities. Study subjects will include healthy participants … More Clinical Research Coordinator for the Precision Psychiatry and Translational Neuroscience Lab at Stanford University

Post-baccalaureate Research Assistant for the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab at San Diego State University

March 14, 2023

Post-Baccalaureate Research Position in Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab San Diego State University Drs. Jillian Lee Wiggins (San Diego State University) and Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) and the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab (https://tendlab.sdsu.edu/) in the Department of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU) in San Diego, CA is seeking … More Post-baccalaureate Research Assistant for the Translational Emotion Neuroscience and Development Lab at San Diego State University

Intern for the Social Origins Lab at UC Berkeley

March 10, 2023

The Social Origins Lab, directed by Professor Jan Engelmann at UC Berkeley, will be hosting an 8-week internship for summer 2023. Interns will be required to work 30 hours/week and will receive a $2400 stipend. We are looking for advanced undergraduates or recent graduates who are interested in developmental and/or comparative psychology. Successful applicants must … More Intern for the Social Origins Lab at UC Berkeley

Lab Manager for Infant Mind and Cognition Lab at Yale University

March 9, 2023

The Infant Mind and Cognition Lab at Yale, directed by Dr. Nicolo Cesana-Arlotti, is hiring a full-time lab manager to begin in July 2023. The position – Postgraduate (Postbac) Associate – has a one-year minimum with the possibility of a one or more-year extension. The Lab investigates the early foundation of logical cognition and its development, focusing on … More Lab Manager for Infant Mind and Cognition Lab at Yale University

Lab Manager for the Early Learning & Cognition Lab at the University of California, San Diego

March 8, 2023

Position: Lab Manager of the Early Learning & Cognition Lab at the University of California, San Diego Location: La Jolla, CA Duration: 2 years (with option to extend) The Early Learning and Cognition Lab in the Psychology Department at UC San Diego, directed by Dr. Caren Walker, is seeking a lab manager for a 2-year … More Lab Manager for the Early Learning & Cognition Lab at the University of California, San Diego

Summer Intern for the Cognitive Development and Learning Lab at UC Berkeley

March 8, 2023

The Cognitive Development and Learning Lab at UC Berkeley, under the direction of Dr. Alison Gopnik, is now accepting applications for our 2023 summer internship program. Highly motivated undergraduates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Our lab broadly explores children’s development of causal reasoning and how they learn from and about other people. The 8-week internship … More Summer Intern for the Cognitive Development and Learning Lab at UC Berkeley

Research Assistant for the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California

March 6, 2023

Dr. Lisa Oakes with the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis seeks to fill a research assistant position at the Junior Specialist level starting as soon as July 1, 2023, depending on funding. This is a 100% position and is for one year. There may be a possibility for extension … More Research Assistant for the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California

Research Assistant Position, Center for Mind and Brain at University of California

March 2, 2023

Dr. Lisa Oakes with the Center for Mind and Brain at the University of California, Davis seeks to fill a research assistant position at the Junior Specialist level starting as soon as July 1, 2023, depending on funding. This is a 100% position and is for one year. There may be a possibility for extension … More Research Assistant Position, Center for Mind and Brain at University of California

Study Coordinator for the East Bay Financial Needs Study and PEP Initiative at University of California, Berkeley

March 2, 2023

Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley seeks a full-time study coordinator to support the East Bay Financial Needs Study and our Psychology and Economics of Poverty (PEP) Initiative. The study coordinator will coordinate all aspects of the study, including community engagement and participant recruitment, study implementation, and data collection and management. The study coordinator can also … More Study Coordinator for the East Bay Financial Needs Study and PEP Initiative at University of California, Berkeley

Intern for Language and Cognitive Developmental Lab at the University of California, Berkeley

March 2, 2023

Language and Cognitive Development Lab Summer Internship Program The Language and Cognitive Development Lab at UC Berkeley, under the direction of Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan, is now accepting applications for our 2023 summer internship program. Highly motivated undergraduates, graduating seniors, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Our lab explores how linguistic, cognitive, and social abilities … More Intern for Language and Cognitive Developmental Lab at the University of California, Berkeley

Student Intern Position at the Development of Social Cognition Lab at the University of California

February 16, 2023

The Development of Social Cognition Lab at UC Irvine (Director: Dr. Nadia Chernyak; website: www.dosclab.com) is looking for highly motivated undergraduates to participate in a Summer 2023 NSF-REU program. We are offering 1-2 10-week summer internships with a stipend of $4,000. Interns will work on NSF-funded projects relating to cognitive predictors of inequality. We currently run … More Student Intern Position at the Development of Social Cognition Lab at the University of California

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

February 16, 2023

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 2023 is April 15, 2023 for domestic students (February 15, 2023 for international students). Program Overview:  UCI’s Post-Bacc Program in Psychological Science is a certificate program that combines psychology coursework with research and/or … More Research Assistant for the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator for Clinical Affective Neuroscience Lab at the University of California, San Francisco

February 16, 2023

Summary: The goal of our research is to advance our understanding of the neurobiological basis of affective symptoms, which are a common and debilitating feature of many neurological and psychiatric disorders. We use multiple methods from affective science (e.g., psychophysiology, facial behavior, and self-reported experience) to quantify emotion in neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, … More Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator for Clinical Affective Neuroscience Lab at the University of California, San Francisco