Job Description

The Language, Mind and Brain Lab is seeking a motivated recent graduate to join as a Research Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience in psycholinguistic and/or neurolinguistic research, working closely with faculty and other research staff on ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will build essential research skills (including in cutting-edge research methods like M/EEG, fMRI, behavioral experiments), strengthen their academic profile, and receive tailored mentorship (e.g., statement reviews, application guidance) for future graduate school applications (MA/PhD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with experimental design, data collection, and analysis in experiments on language processing.
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to academic manuscripts.
• Participate in lab meetings, research discussions, and training sessions.
• Help with administrative tasks related to research projects.

This position is supervised by Dr. Diogo Almeida

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Psychology, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Coursework in linguistic theory (e.g., syntax, semantics, phonology) is preferred.
• Prior research experience (e.g., undergraduate thesis, RA work or other independent projects) in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, or adjacent fields is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Interest in pursuing graduate studies (MA/PhD) in psychology, linguistics, or cognitive science/neuroscience.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Application Instructions

1. Statement of interest in the position
2. Transcript of degree(s)
3. CV
4. Two letters of recommendation

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research/kawader-research-assistantship-program.html

For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact nyuad.kawader@nyu.edu (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response)

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