Social & Behavioral Sciences research assistant jobs

Feb 19, 2026

Full time

Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA

Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 05, 2025 Deadline: Nov 05, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of state-of-the-art recording and manipulation techniques, including high-density electrophysiology, optogenetics, and computational analysis of neural data and proficiency with behavioral learning paradigms. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the development of an independent research program focused on the circuit-level mechanisms underlying sleep regulation in the mammalian brain. Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarship, evidenced by publications on in vivo electrophysiology and on the neural control and...

Jul 05, 2025

Full time

Research Assistant in the Social Science Experimental Laboratory (SSEL) - Dr. Andrzej Baranski

New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Research Centers Location Abu Dhabi Open Date Jun 26, 2025 Description New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to recruit a Research Assistant to join the Social Science Experimental Laboratory (SSEL). SSEL is an interdisciplinary center that conducts experimental research in social sciences. The lab currently has a large participant pool from the NYUAD community, students from other local universities, and participants from the general public. The basic research tool used at SSEL is laboratory experimentation, in which participants engage in decision-making tasks in order to test different aspects of human behavior as well as interactions between humans and machines. Experiments are conducted at SSEL’s state-of-the-art facilities on campus, online, via surveys, and third-party contractors. The ideal candidate is someone who is deeply...

Jul 05, 2025

Full time

Research Assistant in the Division of Social Science - Dr. Yaw Nyarko

New York University Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Social Science: AD_Economics Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Open Date May 22, 2025 Description The Center for Technology, Economics, and Development (CTED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Research Assistant for a one-year period. The anticipated appointment is expected to start no later than September 1, 2025 (or earlier). The Research Assistant will play an integral role in supporting the research efforts and data analysis for CTED’s projects. Specifically, the individual will conduct research on issues of AI and blockchain and commodities markets, and complete other miscellaneous tasks under the direction of Principal Investigator Dr. Yaw Nyarko. The ideal candidate will have experience using statistical software (STATA and Matlab), have strong writing skills, and be knowledgeable of the...

Dec 11, 2025

Part time / Adjunct

Research Assistant (Casual Position)

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Research Assistant (Casual Position) Amherst Campus Part Time JR6471 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Research Assistant position. The Research Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.00-23.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Reporting to the Director of the Center of Humanistic Inquiry, the Research Assistant will conduct research on areas...

Feb 28, 2026

Full time

Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1029 College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 10 month Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Speech-Language Pathology Division in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) is recruiting for one full-time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a flexible start date of August 24, 2026 or January 7, 2027. The CMU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is housed within The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications...

Feb 27, 2026

Full time

Administrative Assistant, Continuing Education

Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS, USA

Johnson County Community College Position: Administrative Assistant, Continuing Education Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education Type of Position: Full-time Hourly Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $20.47-$26.35 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: Perform a variety of administrative support duties for Workforce Development and Continuing Education for Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to ensure office operations run smoothly and efficiently. Create and maintain files, compile reports, and manage, store, and disseminate information, ensuring information security and compliance. Communicate with all levels of staff, students, clients, external vendors, and leadership. Provide support for approximately 300 open...

Feb 20, 2026

Full time

Assistant Professor - Neuroscience Program in the College of Science and Math

Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA

Assistant Professor - Neuroscience Program in the College of Science and Math Job ID: 295276 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 295276 Position 4010557 The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience Program within the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University is actively seeking candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor position, anticipated to begin in Fall 2026. This role is primarily focused on teaching (80%) and overseeing the continued development of our rapidly growing Neuroscience program. In just three years, the program has expanded from 16 students to over 100, reflecting strong demand and institutional commitment. This is a distinctive program - one of only three Neuroscience programs within the University System of Georgia (USG) - and it serves a critical need for preparing students for careers in neuroscience, medicine, and related fields. We seek a...

Feb 18, 2026

Full time

Become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader

Educational Testing Service Hybrid

Become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader Are you an AP Teacher, College Faculty Member, Adjunct, or Graduate Teaching Assistant? We have an exciting employment opportunity for you to become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader and to apply your knowledge in grading Advanced Placement (AP) exams over the summer. We welcome you to join thousands of educators at the annual AP Reading, a fantastic professional development experience for you. The compensation for this position is $30 per hour. Last June, 30,000+ AP Teachers and College Professors served as AP Readers, scoring millions of AP student exams. The Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Reading is an annual event where AP teachers and college faculty score millions of responses from AP Exams administered to students each May. The Reading takes place for the first two and a half weeks of June at five AP Reading sites; we also offer an at-home scoring option for all AP subjects. Learn more about becoming a reader at AP...

Feb 14, 2026

Full time

Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology, Motor Behavior, and Adaptive Physical Activity 26-25

California State University, Northridge Los Angeles, CA, USA

Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology, Motor Behavior, and Adaptive Physical Activity 26-25 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: Kinesiology Faculty Hire Number: #26-25 Rank: Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Salary Scale: $77,490 to $86,100 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving...

Feb 11, 2026

Full time

Become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader

Educational Testing Service Hybrid

Become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader Are you an AP Teacher, College Faculty Member, Adjunct, or Graduate Teaching Assistant? We have an exciting employment opportunity for you to become an Advanced Placement (AP) Reader and to apply your knowledge in grading Advanced Placement (AP) exams over the summer. We welcome you to join thousands of educators at the annual AP Reading, a fantastic professional development experience for you. The compensation for this position is $30 per hour. Last June, 30,000+ AP Teachers and College Professors served as AP Readers, scoring millions of AP student exams. The Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Reading is an annual event where AP teachers and college faculty score millions of responses from AP Exams administered to students each May. The Reading takes place for the first two and a half weeks of June at five AP Reading sites; we also offer an at-home scoring option for all AP subjects. Learn more about becoming a reader at...

Feb 06, 2026

Full time

Open Rank in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences

Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA

Open Rank in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences Job ID: 294648 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 294648 Position 40021669 The Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences at Augusta University School of Public Health invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Interest and ability to launch a cohesive, extramurally funded research portfolio will be an important factor in the selection of candidates. The candidate will also be able to teach and mentor graduate students, with an expected teaching load of 2 courses per year. Responsibilities Teaching - 25% -Teach two courses per year in your field of expertise -Oversee graduate student theses and capstone projects. Service - 5% -Serve on department, school, and campus committees. -Serve on community, state, and national committees and...

Florida International University, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs

Feb 06, 2026

Full time

Assistant Professor in Anthropology or Sociology

Florida International University, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs Miami, FL, USA

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Assistant Professor in Department of Global & Sociocultural Studies The Department...

Jan 29, 2026

Full time

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA, USA

Assistant Professor of Sociology Susquehanna University Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible FLSA: Exempt Hours per week: Variable Number of months: 9 Location : Selinsgrove, PA Closing Date: Continuous About Susquehanna Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life. The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round...

Jan 28, 2026

Full time

Assistant/Associate Professor, Applied Behavior Analysis

Rollins College Winter Park, FL, USA

Assistant/Associate Professor, Applied Behavior Analysis Position Summary: The Department of Health Professions at the Rollins College Hamilton Holt School invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis. Associate Professor may be considered if commensurate with experience. This is a 12-month position to begin in August 2026. The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science is a 45-credit-hour, cohort-based program that provides training in the experimental, applied, and conceptual domains of behavior analysis. It is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The position includes teaching courses in the Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science master's program. The teaching load is 18 credit hours to be distributed over 12 months. This may include courses over the summer semester. Courses include Thesis/Capstone, Practicum, and other ABA courses depending on...

Jan 23, 2026

Full time

Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice

University of Rhode Island South Kingstown, RI, USA

Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 10, 2026. Applications received after March 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal...

Jan 15, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Open Rank Professor, Academic Introduction and Strategies Program

University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX, USA

Open Rank Professor, Academic Introduction and Strategies Program Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Temporary Job ID: 14736 Full/Part Time: Part Time Position Information Open Rank Professor of Academic Introduction and Strategies (First Year Transition Course) The University of Texas at San Antonio, University College, Academic Introduction and Strategies Program invites applications for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Practice/Instruction in the Academic Introduction and Strategies program. The University of Texas at San Antonio The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model...

Dec 19, 2025

Full time

Dean of Instruction - Math & Science

College of Marin Kentfield, CA, USA

Dean of Instruction - Math & Science Salary: $173,964.00 - $221,316.00 Annually Closing Date: Job Type: Full-time Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA Description Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026 Priority Screening Date: January 25, 2026 Open Until Filled To Apply, please visit our job site . SELECTION PROCESS Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted . All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after the priority date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled. The initial screening will begin after the priority date, and applicants will be notified of their status, either way, thereafter. Applicants selected for...

Dec 07, 2025

Full time

Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis. Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN, USA

Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis Position Number: 123160 Department: Curriculum and Instr Office Job Purpose Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill the mission of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Essential Functions Teaching in the graduate ABA program; provide direct supervision to students completing their ABA Field Experience/Practicum; teach courses in ABA and related areas; conduct scholarly work related to ABA; establishing and maintaining a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, acquisition of external funding, and presentations at state, regional and national conferences; providing service at the University, professional and community levels; developing and maintaining partnerships with area ABA and public programs for student field experiences; chairing and/or serving on graduate MA and PhD committees and...

Nov 24, 2025

Full time

Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics

University of Rhode Island South Kingstown, RI, USA

Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2025. Applications received after December 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a full time, renewable, non-tenure track, academic year, appointment for the Fall of 2026 POSITION SUMMARY: Teach undergraduate courses in economics including courses on principles of economics and upper-level courses, advise undergraduate students, and participate in departmental and university governance and service. This position will be in the Department of Economics and also serve the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies...

Oct 16, 2025

Full time

Assistant Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions (Tenure Track) 2025-2026

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, USA

Department of Operations, Information and Decisions The Wharton School UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA The Operations, Information and Decisions Department of the Wharton School is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the areas of information systems or operations management. Our faculty is comprised of scholars with a diverse set of backgrounds and interests, and we encourage applicants with degrees in a business discipline, social sciences, engineering, AI, or computational social science, among others. Demonstrated ability or potential for high quality research and teaching are important. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by June 30, 2027 is acceptable) from an accredited institution. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2026. More information about the Department is available at: https://oid.wharton.upenn.edu/ Interested individuals should complete and submit an online application via our secure website, and must...

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