Laboratory Assistant - ENCoDe Lab - Binghamton University

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Temporary Posted On: Fri Jun 12 2026 Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1)

Salary: $45,372 (full-time, temporary)

The Early NeuroCognitive Development (ENCoDe) Team is seeking a full-time temporary laboratory assistant. The ENCoDe Team is conducting research on the development of functional and structural neural changes involved in face processing and other perceptual and cognitive domains (e.g., attention, language). Most of the projects will involve infant participants and their families, but there will be opportunities to conduct research with young adults.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination and conduction of behavioral, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging experiments
• Assist with the management of recruitment activities and appointment scheduling
• Assist with the oversight of day-to-day functions of the lab and shared lab spaces dedicated to running research studies
• Developing and maintaining research partnerships with local community centers
• Assist with planning lab events, meetings, and community outreach events
• Assist with the management of lab equipment and supplies
• Maintaining a positive, welcoming, and supportive lab culture

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate research goals to diverse stakeholders (e.g., parents, collaborators), listening skills to understand people's questions/concerns, persistence to solve problems creatively, and willingness to learn new skills. Competitive candidates will have demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills, professionalism, and an interest in cognitive development.

The position could include some non-traditional hours and travel to local organizations. Details will be defined on a case-by-case basis. However, the ability to work on a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) to accommodate family schedules is an asset.

This is a fully in-person position that may provide opportunities to co-author presentations and publications. Therefore, it is an ideal position for candidates on the path to graduate school with strong interests in developmental cognitive neuroscience research.

This is a full-time temporary position for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding each 12 months. Flexible start date before July 2026.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in psychology, cognitive science, integrative neuroscience, or related field
• At least 6 months of full or part-time experience working in research setting in an area of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or developmental cognitive neuroscience. This research experience does not need to be consecutive nor paid
• Organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly to adapt to the project's changing needs
• Willingness to take on both academic and administrative opportunities
• Research interest in developmental cognitive neuroscience and/or human neuroscience or related fields
• Technical literacy (i.e., comfortable solving computer related tasks independently)
• Comfortable interacting with infants/children and families

Preferred:

• Experience with programming languages, such as R or MATLAB
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Experience working in diverse communities and communicating effectively with individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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