Research Assistant - Sreenivasan Lab - Working Memory Research - Abu Dhabi, UAE

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 78,120 - 100,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Housing benefits

Extended contract opportunities

Hands-on experience in cognitive neuroscience

Access to advanced computational and imaging platforms

Job summary

New York University in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Research Assistant to conduct studies in human working memory through behavioral testing and neuroimaging. Candidates should possess strong programming skills and a passion for cognitive neuroscience.

The role involves data collection, experiment programming, and research collaboration. Ideal applicants will have a relevant background and demonstrate strong analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB or similar languages.
• Background in psychology, neuroscience, or cognitive science.
• Experience with neuroimaging tools or willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow experimental protocols.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in working‑memory research.

Responsibilities

• Collect behavioral and neurophysiological data using MRI, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking.
• Program cognitive experiments and analysis pipelines (MATLAB or equivalent).
• Manage participant recruitment and daily lab operations.
• Assist with data preprocessing, visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Support collaborative research with NYUAD and NYU New York faculty.
• Maintain lab documentation, experiment inventories, and computing workflows.

Skills

MATLAB or Python programming

Neuroimaging data collection (MRI/MEG/EEG)

Behavioral experiment design

Data cleaning and computational analysis

Lab coordination and research documentation

Teamwork and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Position Overview

The Sreenivasan Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi is hiring a Research Assistant to support human working memory studies involving behavioral testing and neuroimaging. This role is well suited for candidates with strong programming skills and interest in cognitive neuroscience.

Job Details

Country: UAE | City: Abu Dhabi | Industry: Biotechnology | Function: Research | Salary: 7000-9000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Collect behavioral and neurophysiological data using MRI, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking
• Program cognitive experiments and analysis pipelines (MATLAB or equivalent)
• Manage participant recruitment and daily lab operations
• Assist with data preprocessing, visualization, and statistical analysis
• Support collaborative research with NYUAD and NYU New York faculty
• Maintain lab documentation, experiment inventories, and computing workflows

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB or similar languages
• Background in psychology, neuroscience, or cognitive science
• Experience with neuroimaging tools or willingness to learn
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow experimental protocols
• Strong analytical skills and interest in working‑memory research

Skills Set

• MATLAB or Python programming
• Neuroimaging data collection (MRI/MEG/EEG)
• Behavioral experiment design
• Data cleaning and computational analysis
• Lab coordination and research documentation
• Teamwork and communication

Why Join Us

• Work with cutting‑edge neuroimaging facilities (3T MRI, MEG, EEG)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers across NYU's global network
• Gain hands‑on experience in cognitive neuroscience and working‑memory research
• Competitive salary with housing benefits and extended contract opportunities
• Access to advanced computational and imaging platforms

About the Company

NYU Abu Dhabi is a globally connected research university dedicated to producing high-impact science and developing future leaders. The Sreenivasan Lab investigates the neural mechanisms that limit human working memory capacity, combining behavioral testing with advanced neuroimaging techniques.