Research Specialist ; Lab

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University is seeking a full-time research specialist, under the supervision of Dr. Casey Lew‑Williams. The successful candidate will work in the Princeton Baby Lab, and have frequent contact with postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate thesis students, and research assistants, as well as various faculty members who study development and learning, such as Drs. Adele Goldberg, Jesse Gomez, Uri Hasson, Brenden Lake, Erik Nook, and Kristina Olson.

Targeted start date is June 15, 2026. This is a one‑year term position with the possibility of renewal. Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references.

• Testing young children using various research methods, such as eye tracking, dual‑brain fNIRS, and natural recordings of parent‑child interactions
• Training and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
• Coordinating participant recruitment in Princeton and Trenton, New Jersey, as well as online
• Coding videos of parents and children across cultures and communities
• Developing stimuli for experiments
• Setting up and maintaining operations of the lab through general administrative duties
• Participating in collaborative projects with other groups, including Many Babies and the lab of Dr. Krista Byers‑Heinlein at Concordia University
• Conducting a study that is of interest to you

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, communication sciences and disorders, or related cognitive science fields
• Have an excellent work ethic
• Help promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of generosity and understanding
• Work with Dr. Lew‑Williams to promote well‑being for every person in the lab
• Have a demonstrated interest in cognitive science
• Be able to jump from low‑to high‑level work, and back again
• Have excellent communication skills with young children and families
• Be able to write clearly for any audience
• Be able to get tasks done efficiently
• Be dependable, responsive, and trustworthy
• Be detail‑oriented, motivated, creative, organized, and able to work independently

• Experience with research methods in developmental science
• Experience with R, Python, or related programming languages
• Conversational proficiency in both Spanish and English

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full‑time position; salaries for part‑time positions are pro‑rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly

Hours:

36.25

Eligible for Overtime:
Yes

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Probationary Period: 90 days

Essential Services Personnel:
No

Estimated Appointment End Date: 6/15/2027

Physical Capacity Exam

Required:

No

Valid Driver's License

Required:

No

Salary Range: $41,000 to $60,000