Junior Research Scientist in Psychology Focused on Jamaican Creole Syntax
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Full Time
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- Experience
- Up to 5 yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 7 ore fa
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- BA in Psychology or Master's degree
- Eligibility
- Candidates who have graduated from NYU Abu Dhabi with a BA in Psychology or hold a master's degree with less than five years of research experience and meet the specified language and training requirements are eligible to apply. Native or near-native Jamaican Creole fluency is mandatory.
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Job description
About the Role
The Sprouse Laboratory, part of the Psychology Program in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi, is looking to appoint a Junior Research Scientist. This role focuses on investigating the syntactic mechanisms of Jamaican Creole, including grammar and the processing of long-distance dependencies.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to design and carry out experiments, develop language testing materials, recruit native Jamaican Creole speakers as participants, analyze experimental data, and assist with preparing research manuscripts. Additional administrative duties to support the project and laboratory activities will also be part of the role.
Candidate Requirements
Ideal applicants should have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at NYU Abu Dhabi or hold a master’s degree with under five years of research experience. Essential coursework includes PSYCH-UH 2218 Language Science and PSYCH-UH 3612EQ Lab in Language Science. Candidates must have hands-on training with acceptability judgment experiments and neurophysiological techniques such as EEG or MEG. Proficiency in experimental design and syntactic analysis is critical, alongside native or near-native fluency in Jamaican Creole.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and two letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. Queries can be addressed to Prof. Jon Sprouse via email.
Terms and Benefits
The position offers competitive terms of employment, including housing and educational subsidies for children. The recruitment process is ongoing until the role is filled.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi represents a comprehensive American liberal arts and research university campus in the Middle East. It combines rigorous undergraduate education with cutting-edge research across sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts. Ranked among the top 30 universities globally, NYU Abu Dhabi hosts a highly international community of students and faculty and promotes academic freedom, inclusion, and diversity.
Additional Information
NYU Abu Dhabi is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and encouraging Emirati nationals to apply. The university provides extensive support to employees, including relocation allowances, healthcare, educational assistance, and resources for research and dual-career families. NYU Abu Dhabi is committed to sustainability and strives to be carbon neutral by 2040.