Laboratory Assistant - ENCoDe Lab

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Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1)
Salary: $45,372 (full-time, temporary)

The Early Neuro Cognitive Development (ENCoDe) Team is seeking a full-time temporary laboratory assistant. The ENCoDe Team conducts research on the development of functional and structural neural changes involved in face processing and other perceptual and cognitive domains (e.g., attention, language). Most projects involve infant participants and their families, with opportunities to work with young adults.

• Assist with the coordination and conduction of behavioral, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging experiments.
• Assist with the management of recruitment activities and appointment scheduling.
• Assist with the oversight of day-to-day functions of the lab and shared lab spaces.
• Develop and maintain research partnerships with local community centers.
• Assist with planning lab events, meetings, and community outreach events.
• Assist with the management of lab equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a positive, welcoming, and supportive lab culture.

This role requires effective communication of research goals to diverse stakeholders (e.g., parents, collaborators), active listening, creative problem‑solving, and a willingness to learn new skills. Competitive candidates will demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, professionalism, and an interest in cognitive development.

The position may include some non‑traditional hours and travel to local organizations. Flexibility to accommodate family schedules is an asset. The role is fully in‑person and may provide opportunities to co‑author presentations and publications.

It is a full‑time temporary position for one year from hire with possible renewal contingent on performance and funding. Flexible start date before July 2026.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in psychology, cognitive science, integrative neuroscience, or a related field.
• At least 6 months of full or part‑time experience in a research setting in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or developmental cognitive neuroscience. Experience need not be consecutive or paid.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly to adapt to the project’s changing needs.
• Willingness to take on both academic and administrative opportunities.
• Research interest in developmental cognitive neuroscience and/or human neuroscience or related fields.
• Technical literacy (comfortable solving computer‑related tasks independently).
• Comfortable interacting with infants/children and families.

• Experience with programming languages such as R or MATLAB.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Experience working in diverse communities and communicating effectively with individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

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