Graduate Research Assistant – Bilingual Learning Lab

About the role

The Graduate Research Assistant will work under supervision in the Bilingual Learning, Education, and Neural Development (BLEND) Lab at Texas A&M International University. The role supports a research project investigating the neurodevelopmental trajectory of multiplication fact learning in bilingual children.

Key responsibilities

• Collect high‑quality Electroencephalography (EEG) data from child participants.
• Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
• Administer standardized assessment and evaluation instruments.
• Participate in recruitment activities to involve children and families in the study.

Required profile

• Enrolled full‑time in the Master’s of Science in Psychology program at TAMIU.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must meet all requirements of TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
• Preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or a related discipline.

Required skills

• Experience with EEG data collection.
• Familiarity with PsychoPy or similar stimulus‑presentation tools.
• Ability to conduct basic statistical analyses.
• Proficiency in data management and use of standard computer software applications.