Researcher - Cognitive Science & Web-Based Experimentation

Job Title: Researcher – Cognitive Science & Web-Based Experimentation
Location: Remote 
Job Type: Part-Time (hourly)
Experience Level: Early to Mid-Career

About the Role

We’re seeking a cognitive science researcher who can design and implement web-based experiments using JavaScript and HTML. You’ll bring experimental paradigms to life in-browser, collaborate with technical and design teams, and help drive applied research with real-world impact.

This position is ideal for someone who is as comfortable thinking deeply about experimental design as they are writing code to implement it — especially using tools like lab.js and JATOS.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement browser-based cognitive science experiments

Program task logic and participant flow using JavaScript and HTML

Deploy studies on platforms like JATOS and manage study configurations

Collaborate with developers and designers to ensure high-quality implementation

Analyze experimental data and contribute insights to product or research goals

Ensure precision in timing, stimulus control, and data collection for online studies

Required Qualifications

Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

Experience designing and running cognitive science experiments

Practical experience with JavaScript and HTML for experiment development

Familiarity with issues around web-based experimentation (e.g. latency, dropout, timing accuracy)

Strong communication skills for both technical and scientific collaboration

Bonus Points

Experience with web-deployed experiments, especially using Prolific, MTurk, or in-the-wild settings

Familiarity with lab.js for stimulus design and task sequencing

Experience deploying and managing studies via JATOS

Prior academic publications or reports based on online cognitive studies

Skill with data analysis tools (R, Python, MATLAB, or similar)