Research Assistant in the Division of Science [Psychology] - Dr. Olivia Cheung | New York University Job at New York University, United Arab Emirates

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  • New York University
  • United Arab Emirates

Job Description

A research assistant position is available at the Objects and Knowledge Laboratory, headed by Dr. Olivia Cheung, at NYU Abu Dhabi (). The research assistant will carry out experiments on high-level vision (e.g., object, face, letter, scene recognition) in humans using behavioral, fMRI, and computational methods. Potential research projects include, but are not limited to, investigations of the influences of experience and conceptual knowledge on visual recognition.

Applicants must have a bachelors or masters degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field, and should possess strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, R). Prior experience with fMRI, computational, or psychophysical techniques is highly preferred. The preferred start date is in January 2025.

The Objects and Knowledge Laboratory is part of the rapidly growing expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience at NYU Abu Dhabi. The lab has access to the state-of-the-art neuroimaging and behavioral facilities (including MRI, MEG, EEG, eyetracking).

For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, the expected date of availability, transcript and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Olivia Cheung ( [email protected] ). Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

The terms of employment are very competitive, including relocation and housing costs, and other benefits among which educational subsidies for children. The NYU Abu Dhabi campus is located on Saadiyat Island (Abu Dhabi?s cultural hub), minutes away from the white sand beaches as well as the world class entertainment, big city and nature activities that have made the area one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world. More information about living in Abu Dhabi can be found here:

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU?s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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About New York University

Founded in 1831, New York University is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. Of the more than 3,000 colleges and universities in America, New York University is one of only 60 member institutions of the distinguished Association of American Universities.

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