Student Research Assistant (f/m/d) | Emmy Noether Group Real-world Applications of Variability in Episodic memory and Neurodevelopment

Job Offer valid unt August 16, 2026

The research project RAVEN at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin is looking for Student Research Assistant (f/m/d) (37-60 Hrs. / Month) to support a longitudinal study on memory development in children aged 4 – 10. In our study, we use behavioral and neuroimaging methods to investigate how children develop memory abilities across childhood.

We offer:

• Work in a young and international team
• Flexible working hours; gross 16.50€ or 17.17€/hour depending on qualifications
• Insight into all stages of preparation, implementation and evaluation of developmental psychology studies
• Training in the implementation and evaluation of complex behavioral data analyses

We are searching for:

• Highly motivated, reliable and responsible students of psychology (all semesters) or a related subject with very good English and native-level German skills
• Enjoy working with children
• Interest in developmental psychology/cognitive neuroscience
• Good knowledge of programming languages (R, MATLAB, Python) or willingness to develop them
• Experience in data collection for psychological studies is helpful, but not required
• Perspective interest in working on the project for at least 1 year

Your tasks will include

• Managing communication with study participants and their families (recruitment, scheduling, etc.)
• Conducting behavioral and functional MRI experimental sessions with children aged 4 to 10

The earliest possible entry date is October 1, 2026.

Your Application

Please send your application with a cover letter, CV (without photo), bachelor's or intermediate examination certificates, high school diploma and job references (if available) in one PDF file by email to raven@mpib-berlin.mpg.de by August 16, 2026.

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