Research Coordinator Position – NYU Applied Psychology Department

The Infant Studies of Language and Neurocognitive Development (ISLAND) lab at NYU, directed by Dr. Natalie H. Brito, is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to begin in Fall 2023. The Research Coordinator will work collaboratively with a team of postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants and support the management of projects examining early trajectories of brain and behavior during infancy and toddlerhood. There may be opportunities to attend research conferences and co-author manuscripts. You can find out more about Dr. Brito’s lab at www.britobabylab.com.

Research Coordinator Responsibilities

  • Assist with organization and coordination of lab projects 

  • Performing general administrative duties

  • Management of IRB protocols and compliance

  • Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants

  • Conducting studies with families (e.g., recruiting, scheduling, and data collection)

  • Assist in data processing and coding

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills are essential

  • Ability to interact warmly and professionally with caregivers and children

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team

  • Availability for flexible scheduling, including some evenings and weekends for data collection

Preferred Qualifications

  • Can commit a minimum of 2 years

  • Previous research experience

  • Experience with data management software (REDCap, Qualtrics)

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, Matlab, Python)

Salary

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Funds for professional development may also be available. The position is renewable annually, for up to 3 years (pending performance review and funding). This position is expected to be completely in-person.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a (1) cover letter describing their interests and relevant experience, (2) CV/resume, and (3) names and contact information of two references to ISLAND Lab manager Maggie Zhang at mz1491@nyu.  Please include all documents in a single PDF file with your last name as the filename (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”). 

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.


Tori Pena