Research Assistant – Language, Mind & Brain Lab (NYUAD)

About the role

The Language, Mind and Brain Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for a motivated recent graduate to join as a Research Assistant. You will gain hands‑on experience in psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic research, working closely with faculty and research staff on ongoing projects while building essential research skills.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with experimental design, data collection, and analysis for language‑processing studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to the preparation of academic manuscripts.
• Participate in lab meetings, research discussions, and training sessions.
• Support administrative tasks related to research projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Coursework in linguistic theory (syntax, semantics, phonology) preferred.
• Prior research experience in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, or related areas.
• Strong organizational skills and interest in pursuing graduate studies (MA/PhD).
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• M/EEG methodology
• fMRI methodology
• Behavioral experiment design and analysis