Dr. Karen Adolph is seeking a full time Professional Research Assistant to manage several studies of perceptual-motor development in infant, children and adults. The position is a great opportunity to gain research experience with multiple methods (motion recording, head-mounted eye tracking, computerized video coding, psychophysical procedures) and to act as a real collaborator in the design and implementation of new projects. This is an ideal position for someone to gain additional research experience before applying to graduate programs. For information about research in the NYU Action Lab, see http://psych.nyu.edu/adolph/.

Primary responsibilities include participating in data collections; coding data; participant recruitment; set-up and clean-up of laboratory equipment. Additional responsibilities include attendance at lab and project meetings; updating lab databases; various clerical tasks. All duties require in-person presence at Dr. Adolph’s lab at New York University.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $48,000-$55,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (psychology, human development, neuroscience, movement science); Research experience in developmental or perceptual psychology; willingness to work with infants and parents; and strong technical and computer skills. We are especially interested in someone who is high-energy, detail-oriented, organized, resourceful, and works well independently and as part of a team. We'd like someone to begin ASAP (no later than January 2023).

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Bella Kasaba at igk221@nyu.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

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