Job Information
- Organisation/Company: BCBL Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language
- Research Field: Neurosciences
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Research Support Positions
- Application Deadline: 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 16 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon 2020
- Reference Number: ERC-2025-CoG-[contact details available in the full listing]
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The BCBL BabyLab is a laboratory dedicated to the study of early language development in monolingual and bilingual infants and children from 0 months of age until school age. It is directed by Dr. Marina Kalashnikova and primarily used for the research of the Infant Language and Cognition group at the BCBL. Our team is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant (RA) to support and contribute to the ongoing research projects.
Specifically, the Research Assistant will contribute to the Bilingual LENS project funded by the European Research Council. In this project, we will combine advanced neuroimaging, behavioral and observational methods to follow the language development of children learning Spanish and Basque from birth until 2 years of age. The Research Assistant will join a vibrant team of researchers, research students, and research assistants.
The main responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include:
- Conducting laboratory sessions with young infants
- Administering interviews and questionnaires to infants’ families
- Scheduling laboratory sessions and organizing the lab’s calendar
- Organizing and archiving collected data
- Processing collected audio and video data
- Assisting the lead researchers with overseeing the progress of the research project
Where to apply
Website: http://www.bcbl.eu/calls
Requirements
- Research Field: Psychological sciences
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Basque and Spanish
- Previous experience working with children and communicating with their families
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in organizing and visualizing data (e.g., using Excel)
- Availability to work until 19:00 on at least three days of the week
Specific Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field
- Previous involvement in research projects (e.g., data collection, analysis)
- Good written and oral communication skills in English
- Languages: SPANISH
- Level: Excellent
- Languages: OTHER
- Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
Salary: 19.200€ gross annual salary
Entitlements and other benefits: https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/what-is-like-to-work-bcbl
Training opportunities and Career development plan: Opportunity to develop professionally in a multicultural, young and dynamic environment.
The necessary technical training for this position will be offered by the centre.
BCBL seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, sociocultural background, nationality or impairments. We are proud to have in place both an LGTBIQ+ Plan and a Gender Equality Plan to actively promote inclusion and equal opportunities. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us.
Selection process
To submit your application, please follow this link: applying for “BilingualLENS_RA” and attach the following documentation:
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement outlining research interests and motivation to apply for the position
- Two letters of recommendation (submitted by the referees no later than the application deadline)
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Additional comments
Application process timetable:
- Deadline for application: 16 October 2026
- Evaluation by committee: 23 October 2026
- Interviews: 26-30 October 2026
- Final decision: 2 November 2026
- Feedback to all applicants: 2-6 November 2026
- Work contract start date: 16 November 2026
Contact details for enquiries:
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Website for additional job details: https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/job-offers/research-assistant-babylab-department-bilinguallens
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Gipuzkoa
- City: Donostia-San Sebastián
- Postal Code: 20009
- Street: Paseo Mikeletegi 69
Contact
- State/Province: Guipuzcoa
- City: Donostia
- Website: https://www.bcbl.eu
- Street: Paseo Mikeletegi 69
- Postal Code: 20009
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
