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Research Assistant for the Cognition, Development, and Education (CoDE) Lab at Fordham University

The Cognition, Development, and Education (CoDE) Lab, directed by Dr. Jing Tian at Fordham University, is seeking a full-time research assistant to join our team. The preferred start date is June 16, 2025, with some flexibility. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in developmental psychology research and is particularly beneficial for those planning to pursue graduate studies.

Position Overview:

The research assistant will assist in multiple aspects of the lab’s research, including stimulus design and creation; participant recruitment; data collection, management, and analysis; and undergraduate researcher training and supervision. In addition, the research assistant will also have opportunities to develop independent research projects and help organize and participate in outreach activities.

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week), based at Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus. The research assistant will have a dedicated desk and computer in a shared office and will also travel to off-campus sites for recruitment and data collection.

Required Education & Experience:

B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Human Development, Neuroscience, Education, or a related field.
At least 6 months of experience with human participants in a research setting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Experience working with preschool-, elementary-school-, or middle-school-aged children as a researcher or teacher.
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software.
Demonstrated experience with statistical software, such as R.
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills.
Some experience managing or monitoring the work of others. Comfortable giving presentations to small groups.
Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible by public transportation.
Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with computer programming is preferred (e.g., JavaScript, Python, C++, Ruby, R).
Experience with stimulus presentation software (e.g., PsychPy, Gorilla).

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9220 and submit a cover letter and CV. Reference letters will be requested from shortlisted applicants. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

For full consideration, please submit all materials by April 30, 2025. For questions or additional information, contact Dr. Jing Tian at [email protected].