DOPS Undergraduate Research Assistant

Exploring Emotional and Cognitive Development in Children with Extraordinary Memories

The Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) at UVA’s School of Medicine is seeking an undergraduate Federal Work-Study student to assistDr. Saeedeh Sadeghi on a research project investigating children’s purported past-life memories. This is a part-time position (10–20 hours/week) with remote flexibility. Some in-person meetings or support for behavioral experiments at the Division’s downtown Charlottesville office will be required, with frequency determined by project needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducting literature reviews on emotional and cognitive development in children.

• Assisting the research team in recruiting and communicating with parents of children with past-life memories.

• Assisting in conducting online or behavioral tasks designed for young participants.

• Supporting qualitative and/or quantitative data coding and documentation.

• Completing UVA Institutional Review Board training in research ethics.

Qualifications:

• Experience or coursework in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related fields preferred.

• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with children (3-6 years old) and their families.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or survey platforms such as Qualtrics.

• Experience in interacting with or collecting data from children is a plus.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter.

A background check will be required for this position.

• Experience or coursework in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related fields preferred

• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with children (3-6 years old) and their families

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or survey platforms such as Qualtrics