Jobs & Summer Internships

(Last Updated: 11/19/24)

NOTE: These opportunities are not approved for the internship requirement in the psychology major.  For more information about that requirement, please click here.

• DISCLAIMER: Listed here are a variety of unsolicited job and internship position announcements outside Marist College, which have been received by the Psychology Department.  We are providing this information for any student who may be interested in exploring these opportunities.  The Psychology Department neither vets nor endorses these experiences.  Please click on one of the following links which will directly take you to the appropriate section:

Summer Internships
Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Summer Internships

Summer Internship: University of Wisconsin Madison

Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

The University of Wisconsin Madison has recently opened its applications for an exciting NSF REU site research-based summer program. The Psychology Department at UW-Madison holds a Psychology Research Experience Program every summer to encourage undergraduate students in their junior or senior year to engage in psychological research. This program involves intensive mentoring from a faculty member along with lab research with an emphasis on data science skills building. 

This year's program dates are from May 27th, 2025 to August 1st, 2025. The application portal is open, and will close on February 15th, 2025. 

Students from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Please click here to read further information about PREP and how to apply.

If you or someone you know have specific questions about PREP, please contact our Program Coordinator, Stephanie Ward (prep@psych.wisc.edu).

 

Outside Employment Opportunities

Research Assistant 1: University of Connecticut

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024

The HELLO Lab at The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a Research Assistant 1 position in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the management of NIH-funded research projects investigating parent-child interaction, home language environment, psychosocial development, executive function, and language development in young children with and without hearing loss. The Research Assistant 1 will work with children and their parents and a team of researchers including undergraduate research assistants, research associates, postdocs, and faculty members. The position offers a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in using cutting-edge head-mounted eye-tracking technology to study parent-child interaction and word learning in typically developing and deaf/hard-of-hearing toddlers who use cochlear implants and/or hearing aids. 

For more information regarding the Department of SLHS please visit the Department's website.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collecting data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures. Working closely with families participating in projects done by the lab. Working on head-mounted and screen-based eye-tracking systems. Managing, coding, and analyzing video and time series data. Coordinating, training, and working with undergraduate research assistants. Management, coordination, and administration of lab operations. Assisting with new experimental setups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.    BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, speech and hearing sciences, or a related field.
2.    Highly motivated to learn new technology, including computer programming and sensing device setup.
3.    Detail oriented.
4.    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
5.    Strong independent work ethic and time management.
6.    Demonstrated interest in development and learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.    Experience working in a research lab with children and their families.
2.    Experience with eye tracking.
3.    Ability to learn and troubleshoot software and basic scripting methods (R, Matlab, Python).

APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position renewed annually, based on performance and funding. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the American Association of University Professors UConn Chapter (AAUP).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY
Click here to apply, Staff Positions, Search #498643 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 16, 2024.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State's Code of Ethics.

Research Coordinator: Georgetown University

The Georgetown Laboratory for Relational Cognition, directed by Adam Green, anticipates hiring a research coordinator. The position will focus on NSF- and foundation-funded research investigating creativity and character in educational contexts. In conjunction with the project team, the research
coordinator will contribute to ramping-up and conducting large-scale data collection efforts involving multiple institutions. Depending on level of interest, the research coordinator will have substantial opportunity to engage with all aspects of the project, including the development of new computational tools to assess creativity, data analysis, and write-up. There is also opportunity to contribute to a broader set of lab-based studies on cognitive and neural mechanisms of creativity, and to studies employing neuromodulation-, training-, and curriculum-based approaches to enhance creative cognition and executive function.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The preferred start date is spring or summer 2025.

To apply:

Interested candidates should send a professional CV and a letter of application describing research interests and professional goals to Maggie Shideler, 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.

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 Assistant: Rutgers University-Newark

The Child Study Center at Rutgers University-Newark, directed by Dr. Vanessa LoBue, seeks a full-time research assistant to work on two new federally funded projects. Start date is flexible, but on or before December 1, 2024 is highly desirable. One project focuses on how children learn about illness transmission, and the other focuses on the natural emotional input infants receive from their environments. 
 
The primary role of the research assistant will be to work with local schools and community organizations to recruit participants and organize data collections. The research assistant will also be expected to play an active role in all stages of the  lab’s ongoing research projects, including (1) conducting experiments with infants, children, and adults in laboratory and school settings; (2) training and supervising undergraduate and graduate researchers; (3) administrative duties, such as daily record keeping, data management, equipment purchase, and maintenance of lab participant database; and (4) providing general support to other researchers.

Preferred start date is December 1st (with some flexibility), with a 2-year desired commitment, further extendable depending on fit. 

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience and knowledge of general principles and practices within a discipline and ability to use that knowledge for practical application. Administrative experience and experience working with children is preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, an ability to work independently, and an interest in development are a must. The applicant should be comfortable interacting with children of all ages, with undergraduate students, and especially with parents and community members. Fluency in Spanish is not required, but a plus.

To apply, please upload your CV, a cover letter, and list of 3 references here. The cover letter should describe your relevant experience, and it should in particular address your research, and experience engaging with local community groups or schools. 
 
Rutgers University, Newark is located in the heart of New Jersey’s largest city and is an easy 25-minute train ride from downtown Manhattan.

Neuroimaging Research Assistant: Weill Cornell Department of Psychiatry

Weill Cornell Department of Psychiatry is looking for a skilled and highly motivated Research Assistant specializing in neuroimaging to join the Solomonov Lab. The lab is an interdisciplinary collaborative team working within the exciting intersection of computational and clinical neuroscience and clinical psychology.

The candidate will participate in randomized controlled trials of psychotherapy for mid- and late-life depression and postpartum depression. The candidate will assist in analysis of datasets spanning clinical, behavioral, and neuroimaging modalities. This position is ideal for a candidate who is interested in pursuing doctoral studies in neuroscience, clinical psychology or medical school later on. The position requires a 2-year commitment, full time in-person at our lab, located at 1300 York Avenue, New York, with possibility of some remote days.

Click here for full details of the position and to apply.

Research Coordinator: University of Michigan

The Behavioral Lab at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is seeking a Research Coordinator. The research coordinator will collaborate with the lab manager, faculty, and graduate students to conduct a diverse array of research studies. Responsibilities will include managing the student research requirement for marketing and management courses, as well as serving as the project manager for lab experiments. The research
covers a wide range of topics, including consumer behavior, organizational behavior, group dynamics, behavioral economics, creativity, emotion, strategy, power, motivation, teamwork, leadership, and more.

The anticipated start date is January 2025. For questions about this role, email talent.acquisition@umich.edu.

Research Assistant: University of Maryland

The Child Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park, is searching for a full-time research assistant to work on the national Healthy Brain and Cognitive Development (HBCD) study. Individuals should have solid math skills and knowledge of programming particularly MATLAB and Python. This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing developmental cognitive neuroscience and/or learning about using neuroscientific methods with infants and toddlers. Research assistants facilitate the acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of EEG data from 26 sites around the country.

The HBCD study is recruiting women during pregnancy and following their infants through the first five years of their lives. 

There are 26 sites across the United States and all sites will be acquiring EEG from infants and young children for the duration of the project. The research assistant will work with fellows and scientists from the different sites on issues of EEG signal processing, and EEG quality control. The work will be supervised by Dr. Nathan Fox in the Child Development Laboratory. This position begins in Spring/Summer of  2025. 

Required education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Human Development, or Cognitive or Affective Neuroscience. The job is available beginning Spring 2025 and requires a two-year commitment. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, CV and the names and email addresses of three references to Nathan Fox (fox@umd.edu) or Jamie Listokin  (listokin@umd.edu).

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. UMD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Research Associate: NYU Langone

There is currently an opening for a postbac Research Associate position in Dr. Courtney Filippi’s Infant Brain & Behavior (IBB) Lab at NYU Langone.
 
Duties:

• Working closely with parents, young children, and infants
• Recruiting participants
• Running study visits involving behavioral tasks, EEG, and MRI 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior research experience
• Flexible schedule on nights and weekends is required

 Click here for more information on the postion, the lab, and Dr. Filippi’s research.

Interested individuals should fill out this form and upload their CV. Questions should be directed to Lily Su, Lillian.Su@NYULangone.org.