Research Assistant

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

• 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.
• Statement of interest in the position
• Transcript of degree(s)
• CV
• Two letters of recommendation