Full-Time Research Assistant at Kennedy Krieger Institute – Harris/Neurogenetics Lab
The Neurogenetics Lab, directed by Dr. Jacqueline Harris, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for highly motivated post-baccalaureate students interested in pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, medicine, or related fields.
Our lab focuses on deep neuropsychological phenotyping and the development of biomarkers and outcome measures for rare epigenetic and neurodevelopmental disorders. Lab members gain hands-on experience working directly with individuals and their families with rare genetic disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities, examining how genetic and epigenetic mechanisms influence cognition and behavior.
Primary Responsibilities
• Recruit and screen research participants and schedule research visits
• Set up and maintain study protocols
• Develop and manage data collection, entry, and processing in REDCap
• Assisting with EEG data collection
• Preparing biospecimens for DNA methylation analyses, long-read sequencing, and iPSC-related work
• Working directly with participants and families
• Assisting with IRB materials and lab operations
• Ability to contribute to research conference posters and manuscripts
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or a related field
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently
• At least 1-year prior research experience with knowledge in statistical software
• Interest in neurodevelopmental disorders and clinical research
This is a full-time position with a required two-year commitment and is an excellent fit for candidates planning to apply to graduate or medical programs.
To apply, please submit a CV and brief statement of interest to Dr. Jacqueline Harris gro.regeirkydennek|cajsirrah#gro.regeirkydennek|cajsirrah and Lauren Meier gro.regeirkydennek|reiem#gro.regeirkydennek|reiem and apply directly to the website https://jobs-kennedykrieger.icims.com/jobs/22779/research-assistant---epigenetics/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=756&height=1500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 .
The Ohio State University, Department of Psychology, Social Psychology Area
Riana Brown and Kentaro Fujita are hiring a full time Lab Manager to work across their two research labs at The Ohio State University. This is a unique opportunity to be embedded in two collaborative, intellectually vibrant labs that share weekly meetings, graduate students, and a strong interdisciplinary culture.
This role is perfect for a post bac student interested in:
- Social problems such as inequality and discrimination
- Motivation, self regulation, and goal pursuit
- Gaining research experience before applying to PhD programs
Learn more about the labs:
🔹 SPAL (Dr. Brown): https://u.osu.edu/spal/
🔹 Motivation & Cognitive Science Lab (Dr. Fujita): https://u.osu.edu/fujita/
Full job description + application link:
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Research-Senior-Technician_R149563-1
Research Assistant – Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, National Center for PTSD, Behavioral Science Division
Boston, MA
We anticipate one research assistant position, start date flexible. Research assistants work closely with clinical psychologists on a variety of research activities in the area of Intimate Partner Violence. Responsibilities for these positions include: collecting data from research subjects and testing clinical patients, entering data and managing databases, performing statistical analyses, conducting library research, and assisting in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, regulatory documents, and professional presentations. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who want to strengthen their research skills before applying to a graduate or professional program. Applicants should possess a keen interest in a career involving research.
Requirements for the position are a bachelor’s degree in a health science, allied scientific or social science field with several college level courses in psychology and research methods. Other important qualifications include strong computer skills, a background in research methodology and statistics, and the maturity and interpersonal sensitivity necessary for working in a clinical setting. Applicants must commit to a minimum term of two years of employment from their start date with Boston University for this position. Applicants must also be US citizens and work in-person in Boston, MA.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit:
- a letter outlining interest in a position and personal career goals,
- a resume or curriculum vita,
- a current transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable), and
- the names of two individuals who can serve as professional references.
Materials should be sent electronically to Dr. Casey Taft at ude.ub|tfat#ude.ub|tfat. Application materials will be accepted only if submitted before June 1, 2026.
Further information about the position can be obtained by e-mailing lab manager Samuel Frank at ude.ub|arfs#ude.ub|arfs.
Lab Manager at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Dr. Morgan Jerald. The Intersectionality and Marginalization Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a full-time Lab Manager (Research Specialist). Led by Dr. Morgan Jerald, the lab applies intersectionality theory to investigate how systems of oppression shape the identities, attitudes, and health of Black women. The Lab Manager will support the lab’s research activities and day-to-day operations, including coordinating studies, assisting with data collection and management, and helping with participant recruitment and general administrative tasks. Interested applicants can apply through the official posting: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/job/Madison-WI/Research-Specialist_JR10010046
Research Specialist (Lab Manager) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison | The Jolink Lab Dr. Tatum Jolink is hiring a full-time lab manager in Social Psychology at UW-Madison interested in studying close relationships and health. Position begins September 2026. Application requires a CV/resume and cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your previous experience makes you qualified. See key responsibilities and required qualifications and apply here. Application deadline is May 4, 2026.
Full-time Research Coordinator- Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is hiring a full-time research coordinator to work on an NIMHD funded project focused on the evaluation of a brief telehealth delivered intervention to prevent PTSD development among sexual minority individuals who recently experienced bias violence. The coordinator will work with Dr. Heather Littleton conducting research-related activities in support of the project, which includes providing day-to-day research and clinical trials management support and data management. Other duties include assisting in study advertising, organizing advisory board meetings, conducting eligibility interviews and exit interviews, and serving as a program facilitator. This is a three-year NIMHD funded position. Priority application date is 10/15/2025 with an estimated start date of 12/1/2025. Click here to apply: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37877&lang=en
Full-time Study Coordinator, EAT Lab, University of Louisville
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) and Dr. Sara Bufferd, Director of the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) are hiring a full-time research coordinator. The position will involve working with child participants on a longitudinal NIH funded study collecting longitudinal data on early childhood risk factors for eating disorders in female children ages 6-12. This position will involve working with parents and children, conducting diagnostic, behavioral, and psychophysiological assessments, assisting with data collection and preparation, assisting with institutional review board protocols, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. Evening and weekend hours will be needed to accommodate parents’ and children’s schedule. The study coordinator will work very closely with Drs. Bufferd and Levinson and their teams on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for involvement in publications and presentations at national conferences are available. Minimum experience is a bachelors’ degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Research experience is a must. This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to graduate school in a health-related field. This is a 2-year position with potential for 5 years depending on funding and performance.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter, and names and contact for 3 references to Dr. Levinson at ude.ellivsiuol|nosnivel.irehc#ude.ellivsiuol|nosnivel.irehc and CC ude.ellivsiuol|ybmurc.amme#ude.ellivsiuol|ybmurc.amme. More information on the EAT lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com.
More information on the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab here: uoflcamlab.com Deadline is rolling and will end when the position is filled. Start date is negotiable.
Research Assistant - // Research Focused Social Psychology Master's Program in Muncie, IN seeking students interested in working in the VOICES (Violence, Oppression, Identity, and Community-based Experiences) Lab with Dr. Allison Cipriano// -The VOICES Lab (https://www.ciprianovoiceslab.com/home)
conducts mixed method research on the harmful and protective experiences of individuals in multiple marginalized social identity groups. We are currently focused on the population of plurisexual (i.e., multiple gender attracted) people in the U.S., with an emphasis on plurisexual women of color. Contact Dr. Cipriano with any questions about the VOICES Lab or the Social Psychology M.A. program. Other faculty in our M.A. program are accepting students into their labs, such as Dr. Andrew White (https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cpspc/about-us/directory/faculty/whiteandrew). Please see our webpage for more information about our social psychology program: https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cpspc/academic-programs/ma-social-psychology. Application deadline 2/1/26; applications submitted after 2/1 will be considered if there are remaining spots.
Ball State University - Research Focused Clinical Psychology Master's Program in Muncie, IN seeking a student interested in working in the Personality and Psychopathology Lab with Dr. Tayla T.C. Lee - The P2 Lab conducts research on psychological assessment with adolescents and adults; 1X funded graduate assistant; Contact Dr. Lee with questions about the lab: ude.usb|eeltt#ude.usb|eeltt; Other faculty in BSU's master's programs are accepting students into their labs and offer graduate assistantships; Please see our webpage for more information about Ball State’s Clinical Master’s Program; application deadline 2/1/26.
Ball State University - //Psychological Science Master's Program in Muncie, IN seeking a student interested in working in Dr. Katie Lawson's Research Lab // - The lab conducts research on the inter-connections between work and family, with a focus on women's experiences. Contact Dr. Lawson with questions about the lab: ude.usb|4noswalmk#ude.usb|4noswalmk; Other faculty in BSU's master's programs are accepting students into their labs and offer graduate assistantships; Please see our webpage for more information about Ball State’s Psychological Science Master’s Program; application deadline 2/1/26.
Ball State University - Psychological Science Master's Program in Muncie, IN seeking a student interested in working in the Memory and Cognition Lab with Dr. Mackenzie Riggenbach - The MAC Lab conducts research centered on human cognition, with a specific emphasis on the development of false memories and interviewing eyewitnesses; Contact Dr. Riggenbach with questions about the lab: ude.usb|hcabneggir.eiznekcam#ude.usb|hcabneggir.eiznekcam; Other faculty in BSU's master's programs are accepting students into their labs and offer graduate assistantships; Please see our webpage for more information about Ball State’s Psychological Science Master’s Program; application deadline 2/1/26.
Brown University-Lifespan Center for Digital Health (The IMPACT Lab in the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health is seeking a full-time research assistant to start in the Summer of 2024. Topics include the development and evaluation of integrated treatments for HIV and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as well as evaluating a leading symptom checkers app in emergency care and ambulatory settings. For more information and to apply, please contact the lab coordinator, Ben Seebold, at ude.nworb|dlobees_neb#ude.nworb|dlobees_neb. Required application materials include a copy of your CV/Resume and a cover letter specifying your prior research experience and future career goals. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.)
Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital (Looking for a bilingual research assistant to work full time on an NIH funded study of autism in infancy. Responsibilities include administering newborn and infant assessments and assisting in the acquisitions and analysis of patient information for clinical research projects. Send CV and cover letter to gro.enerac|msituAHW#gro.enerac|msituAHW)
Middle Tennessee State University ( Position for part time lab manager needed for recruitment study participants, coordination of other research personnel, data collection, maintenance of databases. lab equipment and supply inventories as well as other duties as needed. Applicants most have a BA or equivalent in psychology , neuroscience, linguistic, education, communication, disorders or a closely related field. Send CV, cover letter, names of 3 references and publications to Dr. Reyna Gordon ude.tliubrednav|nodrog.anyer#ude.tliubrednav|nodrog.anyer)
Rutgers University-Newark (Seeking project manager to work on an 5 year NIMH funded study investigating the development of trajectories of early temperament and attention in infancy, with a focus on risk to for anxiety. BA in related scientific field or discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience. Send resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to ude.sregtur.ygolohcysp|eulbolv#ude.sregtur.ygolohcysp|eulbolv).
Temple University (The Research in Spatial Cognition Laboratory at Temple University is looking for a new lab manager. Current topics include spatial learning and cognition, memory and cognitive neuroscience. Interested applicants should send a resume/CV and cover letter to current lab manager, Rebecca Adler at ude.elpmet|relda.acceber#ude.elpmet|relda.acceber).
The Ohio State University, full-time Social Psych Lab Manager Dr. Kurt Gray, director of the Deepest Beliefs Lab is looking for a full-time lab manager interested in studying morality, political polarization, mind perception, religion, and/or artificial intelligence. Application requires a CV/resume, one-page cover letter, and the contact information for 2 references. Apply here. Application review begins 3/01/26. Email ude.uso|742.enived#ude.uso|742.enived with questions.
University of California-San Diego (Seeking a Research Assistant to work with Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. in his research studies regarding implementation of evidence based practice. The ideal candidate will have completed college level coursework in psychology, public health, sociology or related field. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to ude.dscu.htlaeh|spillihpij#ude.dscu.htlaeh|spillihpij)
University of Chicago(Research assistant in The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience—https://ccrf.uchicago.edu/content/human-behavioral-pharmacology-laboratory] ;research assistant position, need at least a BA, experience in human imaging, and MRI data to assist in lab. Send CV and letter to H. de Wit at ude.ogacihcu|wedh#ude.ogacihcu|wedh)]
University of Iowa (Full-time lab coordinator; Developmental Psychopathology Lab) Examining the mechanisms in the development of externalizing behavior problems, self-regulation, and school readiness in young children, with special emphasis on neural mechanisms (EEG/ERP); Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, scheduling, conducting batteries of neural and behavioral testing with children, data management and analysis, and coordination of research assistants; Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (full-time Lab Manager; Adult Cognition Lab; cognitive aging; metacognition; strategy use; mind wandering; subjective age; NIH and renewable funding; email ude.gcnu|noruot_d#ude.gcnu|noruot_d) )
University of Notre Dame (full-time project coordinator; PAL Lab; [https://apply.interfolio.com/182585]). Join us in the study of psychophysiological processes in families! The position is NIH-funded. email ude.dn|32llihk#ude.dn|32llihk)