Research Project Coordinator, Brain and Cognitive Development Lab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1/15/26)
We are looking to hire a staff member to conduct and coordinate research for ongoing longitudinal study in the Brain and Cognitive Development Lab at University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. The project employs both functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and event-related potentials (ERPs) to examine the relationship between functional brain re-organization and numeracy in children from 3-6 years with a multi-wave, longitudinal design.
Duties include direct data collection with young children using brain (EEG/ERP, fNIRS) and behavioral measures, managing datasets of various types (neuroscience data, behavioral data, and a participant information database), supervision of other staff and lab schedules, as well as some community relations and recruitment work.
More information about the lab can be found on the following website: https://publish.illinois.edu/danielchyde/
Applicants should hold bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field, have experience with and be comfortable working in a professional setting with parents and children, be fluent with both Windows and Mac operating systems, as well as have relevant research experience in cognition, development, and/or neuroscience.
Although not necessary, the ideal applicant will also have some experience with brain imaging/measures such as EEG, fMRI, and/or fNIRS, basic computer programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python), and a solid understanding of statistics.
This position requires at least a 1 year commitment, with the possibility of renewal annually up to 3 more years. The position is an hourly-paid position and will require around 40 hours of work per week. Pay is commensurate on experience and negotiable within constraints of anticipated funding.
The deadline for applications will be March 15th, 2026. The ideal applicant would start early summer 2026, but the exact start date is somewhat negotiable. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire is made (if this post is up, the job is still available).
Interested applicants should email Dr. Hyde (dchyde@illinois.edu) with questions. To apply, please send a CV, 1 page statement of experience and interests, and a list of three people who can serve as references.
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