Research Assistant I

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory for Developmental Studies in the Psychology department has a position open for a full-time research assistant for studies of language comprehension in typically-developing children, children with autism, and adults. The candidate will report directly to Dr. Jesse Snedeker, a Professor of Developmental Psychology, and will be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily activities of two lab spaces dedicated to running research studies with children and adults.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science or related field is required.
• Relevant coursework may count toward experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Comfort with technical troubleshooting
• Confidence working both independently as well as with others in a high-paced research environment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, linguistics, or cognitive science
• Experience working with young children and families
• Experience with eye tracking, EEG, R, Matlab, or Eprime
• Coursework in semantics, pragmatics, and syntax

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants
• Managing a summer internship program
• Coordinating testing spaces and study schedules
• Assisting with preparation of grant applications and progress reports
• Maintaining the lab manual
• Assisting in the collection of data
• Contributing to the design and data collection
• Engaging in other research-related activities
• Acting as the primary liaison between the lab, Psychology administration, and the Harvard IRB
• Coordinating all lab purchases
• Coordinating applications for human subjects research approval
• Performing other related duties as needed

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level