Yes! Students interested in gaining research experience should complete the following application.

In the BaBL Lab our research is centered around understanding the cognitive and neurobiological factors that drive individual differences in language and reading development, particularly for those who come from diverse and underserved populations. Within this area, we use multiple levels of analysis including behavioral, neuroimaging, and large-scale educational datasets to better understand variability in language and reading skill. If your interests fit within this area, then you could be a good candidate for the BaBL Lab!

Initially, research assistants are asked to sign-on for a 2 semester (1 year) commitment, working at least 6 hours a week. If it is a good fit, we welcome students to get more involved and continue to work in the lab after their initial year is complete. 

Undergraduate research assistants in the BaBL Lab can expect to contribute to ongoing research in collaboration with other students, postdocs, and visiting scholars and to attend and contribute to lab meetings. If a student is interested, there may also be opportunities for them to develop and lead their own independent research project, to present that research at lab meetings and scientific conferences, and to collaboratively write manuscripts.

No prior research experience is necessary – we encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about the research process or about the work that we do to apply, especially those early in their undergraduate career (e.g., freshman and sophomores).

Yes, I will be considering graduate student applications this cycle – interested applicants can apply through the Cognitive and Computational Sciences, Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience, or Developmental Science concertation in the Department of Psychology. 

In the BaBL Lab our research is centered around understanding the cognitive and neurobiological factors that drive individual differences in language and reading development, particularly for those who come from diverse and underserved populations. Within this area, we use multiple levels of analysis including behavioral, neuroimaging, and large-scale educational datasets to better understand variability in language and reading skill. If your interests fit within this area, then you could be a good candidate for the BaBL Lab!   

Generally, applicants who are a “good fit” for the BaBL Lab tend to have:

• A passion for learning and an enthusiasm for the research process
• Prior research experience demonstrated through either the completion of an independent research project during one’s undergraduate career or via a post-bac research position and/or significant contributions to scientific papers or posters
• Experience with statistical analysis of either behavioral and/or neuroimaging data and training with at least one statistical computing program such as R, SPSS, or Python

Graduate students in the BaBL Lab will gain experience that will prepare them for many different careers, including working as a professor or administrator at a research or teaching institution or working as a researcher or project manager in a medical center, a non-profit, a government agency, or in industry.

I do my best to adjust to the individual mentoring needs of each of my students. Through regular one-on-one meetings, I provide guidance, feedback, support, and a dedicated time to develop project ideas and work through roadblocks.

In addition to course work and other university and departmental requirements, graduate students in the BaBL Lab can expect to contribute to ongoing research in collaboration with other students, postdocs, and visiting scholars, to develop and lead their own independent research projects from start to finish, to present research during lab meetings, to supervise and mentor more junior lab members, to attend and present at scientific conferences, and to write manuscripts and grant applications.

Information about applying to the Psychology Graduate program can be found here.

Yes, please contact Dr. Yamasaki (byamasaki@emory.edu) directly with your CV and timeline if you are interested in joining the lab as a postdoc.

In the BaBL Lab our research is centered around understanding the cognitive and neurobiological factors that drive individual differences in language and reading development, particularly for those who come from diverse and underserved populations. Within this area, we use multiple levels of analysis including behavioral, neuroimaging, and large-scale educational datasets to better understand variability in language and reading skill. If your interests fit within this area, then you could be a good candidate for the BaBL Lab!   

I do my best to adjust to the individual mentoring needs of each of my trainees. Through regular one-on-one meetings, I provide guidance, feedback, support, and a dedicated time to develop project ideas and work through roadblocks.