Kawader Research Assistant - Language and Cognition

Allocation Assist Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant in Language and Cognition. Based in Abu Dhabi, the role offers hands-on experience in psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic research under Dr.

Diogo Almeida, with mentorship for future MA/PhD study in psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, or related fields. The position involves design and analysis of experiments, data collection, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation in an on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, linguistics, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and bilingual proficiency (English and Arabic).
• Interest in pursuing graduate study at the MA or PhD level in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic experiments.
• Support participant data collection and research procedures.
• Contribute to analysis of experimental data.
• Participate in research involving language processing.
• Conduct literature reviews relevant to ongoing projects.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and lab training sessions.
• Support administrative activities associated with research projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or related field

Job description

Kawader Research Assistant - Language and Cognition

Job Snapshot Role: Kawader Research Assistant - Language and Cognition Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Higher Education Function: Research Experience: Recent graduate; prior relevant research experience preferred Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Kawader Research Assistant to join the Language, Mind and Brain Lab in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Supervised by Dr. Diogo Almeida, the position offers a recent graduate hands-on experience in psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic research involving language processing, behavioral experiments, M-EEG, and fMRI. The role is designed to develop practical research capabilities while providing mentorship for candidates interested in future MA or PhD study in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related fields.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Higher Education Function: Research Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Research Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will work closely with faculty and research staff on ongoing projects investigating language processing. Key responsibilities include:

• * Assist with the design of psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic experiments.
• * Support participant data collection and research procedures.
• * Contribute to the analysis of experimental data.
• * Participate in research involving language processing.
• * Conduct literature reviews relevant to ongoing projects.
• * Contribute to the preparation of academic manuscripts.
• * Attend laboratory meetings and research discussions.
• * Participate in research methods training and other lab training sessions.
• * Support administrative activities associated with research projects.

Research Methods and Development

The position provides practical exposure to research methodologies used in the study of language, mind, and brain. Depending on the research project, this may include:

• * M-EEG methods.
• * Functional magnetic resonance imaging.
• * Behavioral experiments.
• * Psycholinguistic research.
• * Neurolinguistic research.
• * Experimental design.
• * Data collection and analysis.
• * Academic literature review and manuscript development.

The role also provides tailored academic mentorship, including support such as statement reviews and application guidance for future graduate school applications.

Required Qualifications

• * Bachelor 's degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or a related field.
• * Strong organizational skills.
• * Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• * Interest in pursuing graduate study at the MA or PhD level in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related area.

Preferred Background

• * Coursework in linguistic theory, including areas such as syntax, semantics, or phonology.
• * Previous research experience through an undergraduate thesis, Research Assistant position, or another independent research project.
• * Research exposure to psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, or adjacent fields.

Kawader Research Assistantship Program

This position is offered through the NYU Abu Dhabi Kawader program, a three-year national capacity-building research fellowship program designed to provide outstanding graduates with experience in an advanced academic research environment. The program offers individually tailored research development through two pathways for Emirati graduates considering graduate education or a career in research.

Application Requirements

• * Statement of interest in the position.
• * Academic transcript of degree or degrees.
• * Curriculum Vitae.
• * Two letters of recommendation.

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

About New York University Abu Dhabi

New York University Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU 's global university network. Its academic and research community spans science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts, supporting interdisciplinary scholarship and research within an internationally connected university environment.