Interested in Joining Our Lab?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer Research Assistant (RA) in our lab! In the DOLPHIN Study, our research examines the role of the prenatal environment on vulnerability for both perinatal maternal mental health concerns and child neurodevelopmental outcomes in order to identify mechanisms, objective markers, and modifiable factors associated with resiliency. 

RAs assist in activities related to recruitment and retention of study participants and administration of study procedures. Duties will primarily include assisting in collecting infant behavioral and EEG data under the supervision of our Research Associates. Because of the extensive training that we give our research assistants (so that you can be involved in many aspects of our research!), we require a two-semester commitment. We also ask that you commit to a minimum of 6 hours per week.

Most of our RAs are current undergraduate or masters level students who are pursing degrees in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Human Development, or a related field and have an interest in gaining research experience.  Because we work with young infants and pregnant persons, a flexible schedule and strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Interested individuals should email a CV (including contact information for 3 references) to Lauren Costello at Lauren.Costello@nyulangone.org.