Laboratory Assistant - ENCoDe Lab

Job Details

Category: Professional

Department: Psychology

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: Jun 12, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time Temporary

Ref. No.: 16500

Position ID: 201416

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system...

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...

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 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.

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.

Preferred:

• Experience with programming languages, such as R or MATLAB
• Experience working with infants and toddlers