Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant - Language Mind and Brain Lab
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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.
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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
Additional Program Information
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
Kawader is a unique, national capacity-building research fellowship program that allows outstanding graduates to gain experience in a cutting-edge academic research environment.
This three-year, individually tailored, intensive program has two distinctive paths designed for (Emirati) graduates considering a graduate degree or a career in research.
For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact [email protected] (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response)
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