Junior Research Scientist in the Division of Science (Psychology)

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

The Sreenivasan Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct studies examining working memory in human subjects. Applicants with a background in programming and interest in working memory are encouraged to apply. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits.

Research in the Sreenivasan Lab focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms that constrain working memory ability. Our projects involve collaborations with Psychology and Biology faculty at NYUAD as well as Psychology faculty at NYU New York. The neuroimaging facilities at NYUAD include a 3T Prisma MRI, MEG, EEG and eye tracking.

Responsibilities of the position include collecting behavioral and neurophysiological data, programming experiments and analysis routines, as well as managing the day‑to‑day functioning of the lab.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent though a master’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with MATLAB or an equivalent programming language, strong computational skills and a background in experimental psychology or neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and interest in addressing questions about working memory using neuroimaging. Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Applications will be accepted immediately. To be considered all applicants must submit a cover letter/statement of research interests, a CV, transcript and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email Dr. Sreenivasan:

The anticipated appointment is from February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027 with opportunity for renewal of the position for additional years following performance evaluation. The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance and other benefits.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest‑ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabis high‑achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together NYU’s campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study‑abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non‑discrimination, anti‑harassment, dignity and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research and teaching.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience

Junior IC