Research Assistant - Psycholinguistics
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45869)
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Job Description and Requirements
Research Assistant - PsycholinguisticsJob Snapshot
Role: Research Assistant - Psycholinguistics
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Research Assistant - Psycholinguistics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a focused Higher Education research opportunity for a recent graduate interested in language processing, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive science, and brain-based research methods. This role offers hands-on exposure to experimental design, data collection, behavioral studies, M/EEG, fMRI-related research, academic writing, and graduate school preparation within the Language, Mind and Brain Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 10000-16000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Research Assistant - Psycholinguistics will support research projects examining how language is processed in the mind and brain. Working under the supervision of Dr. Diogo Almeida, the selected candidate will assist faculty and research staff with experimental preparation, participant-based studies, data analysis, literature reviews, and academic manuscript development. The position is part of the NYUAD Kawader program and is designed to help motivated graduates build research capacity, strengthen their academic profile, and prepare for future MA or PhD applications in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with experimental design for research projects focused on language processing, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics.
* Support data collection for behavioral experiments, M/EEG studies, fMRI-related research, and other cognitive science methods.
* Help organize, clean, analyze, and document research data in line with laboratory standards.
* Conduct literature reviews on topics related to language, cognition, brain function, linguistic theory, and experimental methods.
* Contribute to academic manuscripts, research summaries, presentations, and internal project documentation.
* Participate in lab meetings, research discussions, training sessions, and project planning activities.
* Support administrative tasks connected to research studies, participant coordination, documentation, and laboratory workflow.
* Work closely with faculty, research staff, and other lab members in a collaborative academic environment.
* Build practical research skills that support future graduate study and long-term academic development.
* Receive mentorship related to statement preparation, application guidance, research planning, and academic profile development.
* Maintain organized records, follow research protocols, and support ethical and accurate research practice.
* Use English and Arabic language ability where needed for communication, research support, participant interaction, or project materials.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Linguistics, or a closely related field.
* Coursework in linguistic theory such as syntax, semantics, phonology, or related areas is preferred.
* Prior research experience through an undergraduate thesis, research assistant role, independent project, or similar academic work is preferred.
* Interest in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, language processing, or experimental psychology.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage research tasks carefully.
* Motivation to pursue graduate studies such as an MA or PhD in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related field.
* Proficiency in English and Arabic.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
* Willingness to learn advanced research methods such as M/EEG, fMRI, behavioral experiments, and data analysis techniques.
* UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
* Ability to submit required documents, including statement of interest, academic transcripts, CV, and two recommendation letters.
Skills Set
* Psycholinguistics
* Neurolinguistics
* Language processing
* Cognitive science
* Experimental psychology
* Linguistic theory
* Syntax
* Semantics
* Phonology
* Behavioral experiments
* M/EEG research support
* fMRI research support
* Data collection
* Data analysis
* Literature review
* Academic writing
* Manuscript support
* Research documentation
* Lab coordination
* Participant-based research
* English communication
* Arabic communication
* Graduate school preparation
* Research administration
* Interdisciplinary teamwork
Why Join Us
This position provides a valuable pathway for a recent graduate who wants to enter advanced research in language, mind, and brain science in Abu Dhabi. The role offers practical laboratory experience, structured mentorship, exposure to modern research methods, support for future graduate school applications, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. Through the Kawader program, the selected candidate can develop academic confidence, technical research skills, and a stronger foundation for a future MA, PhD, or research career.
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a research-driven university in the UAE, offering a globally connected academic environment across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Through the NYUAD Kawader program and the Language, Mind and Brain Lab, the university supports national research capacity building, early-career academic development, and advanced research in cognition, language, neuroscience, and human behavior.
