Junior Research Assistant: Working Memory & Neuroimaging

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a Research Assistant to examine working memory. Responsibilities include data collection, programming experiments, and managing lab functions. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred, and experience in programming, experimental psychology, or neuroscience, particularly in neuroimaging. Competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits included. Applications accepted immediately, with a contract potentially lasting from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Housing allowance

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with programming and conducting research.
• Background in experimental psychology or neuroscience.
• Experience in neuroimaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting behavioral and neurophysiological data.
• Programming experiments and analysis routines.
• Managing day‑to‑day functioning of the lab.

Skills

MATLAB

strong computational skills

experimental psychology

neuroscience

organizational skills

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

A leading research university is seeking a Research Assistant to examine working memory. Responsibilities include data collection, programming experiments, and managing lab functions. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred, and experience in programming, experimental psychology, or neuroscience, particularly in neuroimaging. Competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits included. Applications accepted immediately, with a contract potentially lasting from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.