Junior Laboratory Associate (Rhodes Lab)

Lensa
New York, NY

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Dr. Marjorie Rhodes is seeking a full-time Junior Laboratory Associate to coordinate research on conceptual development. Current projects in the lab focus on the role of language in conceptual development, language and memory, belief formation and revision, and the development of social cognition. Information about the lab’s research and recent publications are available at .

Job Duties Include

  • Managing the lab’s online asynchronous testing platform (PANDA; see discoveriesonline.org )
  • Animating and programming for new experiments
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants
  • Performing various administrative duties (e.g., managing the lab’s IRB protocols, lab meetings, maintaining the lab’s database, submitting reimbursement requests)
  • Providing general support to researchers in the lab
  • Developing new lines of research on conceptual development

For best consideration, please apply by March 13, 2026. The position will start in June 2026. A two-year commitment is preferred, pending funding.

This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite as of their effective start date.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $58,656-$60,000. 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.

Applicants Should Have

  • A bachelor's degree in psychology or cognitive science
  • One or more years of research experience
  • The ability to work independently
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills
  • An interest in pursuing a PhD in cognitive science in the future
  • Experience with javascript and web development tools is desirable
  • A cover letter describing your research experience, relevant skills, and career goals
  • A current resume/CV
  • An unofficial college transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from research supervisors

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Posted 2026-03-09

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