[visionlist] Full Time Research Assistant Position in the Vision Learning and Development Lab - Temple University

[Vlad Ayzenberg]

Dear colleagues,

I am looking to hire a full-time research assistant to start in July/August 2025. See below for details.

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The Vision, Learning, and Development Lab (Principal Investigator: Vlad Ayzenberg) in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to start in July 2025.
Research in the lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms that support high-level perceptual and cognitive abilities, such as visual categorization, numerical reasoning, and intuitive physics. The lab uses a mixed-methods approach that includes behavioral (e.g., eye-tracking), neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI), and computational (e.g., machine learning) methods with adults, infants, and preschool aged children.
This is an ideal position for a candidate hoping to gain research experience prior to pursuing a Ph.D. The lab strongly values mentorship, and Vlad has a great track record of helping trainees get placed into PhD programs.
Responsibilities include: overseeing the day-to-day functions of the lab, which will involve recruiting, scheduling, and testing participants, managing IRB protocols, training new lab members, as well as designing and running behavioral and neuroimaging experiments.
The lab is located in Philadelphia, a truly fantastic city to live in and work in. Philadelphia is affordable, has a great night life, easy access to both the beach and mountains, and one of the best restaurant scenes in the U.S.<https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/guide-to-philadelphias-james-beard-award-honored-restaurants/> It is also an easy train ride away from other major cities such as NYC and Boston.
To apply, please email the following to Vlad Ayzenberg (vayzenb at temple.edu):
1.     Cover letter stating your research interests and why you want to join the lab, highlighting your relevant experiences.
2.     CV or resume.
3.     Contact information for 2 or more references.
4.     Please include “Research Assistant Application” in the subject line of your email.

Required education and experience:

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BA/BS in Psychology or related field, OR on track to graduate before position start (individuals who are expecting to graduate prior to position start are permitted and encouraged to apply).
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At least 6 months of full- or part-time experience working in a research setting. We very much prefer research experience in an area of psychology, neuroscience, or computer science. Does not need to be 6 consecutive months of research experience nor does it need to be paid.

Required skills and abilities:

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Research interest in human neuroscience and/or artificial intelligence and/or child development, or related field.
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 Strong interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills
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Technical literacy and a comfort independently diagnosing and solving computer related tasks

Preferred skills and abilities:

  1.  Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Matlab, R)

  2.  An interest in quantitative methodologies, including computational cognitive modeling and neuroimaging analyses (Note: experience with these methods is not expected);

  3.  Comfort interacting with children and families


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Vlad Ayzenberg, PhD

Incoming Assistant Professor
Temple University, Summer 2025
vayzenb at temple.edu
vlad-lab.com
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