Opportunity Description

The BrainLens Lab invites applications for research assistant positions focused on exploring the neural mechanisms underlying naturalistic language comprehension across populations with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This project employs a combination of behavioral and neural methodologies to enhance our understanding of how the brain processes language in real-world scenarios.

Students are expected to conduct literature reviews, participate in data collection, and manage and analyze research data. The position requires less than 9 hours per week, with weekly to biweekly team meetings for progress updates. Course credits are available, and opportunities for publication involvement may arise based on progress and interest.

Student Qualifications
Background or strong interest in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of statistical approaches and data analysis tools (e.g., R or Python) is a plus.
Attention to detail and consistency is important.

How to Apply
If you are interested, please send an email to Dr. Chanyuan Gu (kmw24003@uconn.edu) with your resume.

Mentor: Chanyuan Gu, Postdoctoral Fellow
Department: Psychological Sciences
Email: kmw24003@uconn.edu
Timing: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Ongoing
Campus: Storrs

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