About this opening
MindGame Research Lab is an independent NGO and interdisciplinary research center based at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Nabeul (FSEGN). Dedicated to advancing research in behavioral science, our lab combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with empirical methods and practical decision-making applications. As we expand our research activities, we are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and motivated Research Assistant to support ongoing scientific projects while developing practical skills in behavioral and quantitative research.
Why Join Us?
In our lab, science is a shared journey built on community, knowledge-sharing, and growth:
- Scientific Family: Join a collaborative research environment where students and researchers work together, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and build meaningful academic and professional connections.
- Hands-On Research Experience: Move beyond classroom theory by contributing directly to literature reviews, data preparation, experiments, simulations, research documentation, and other real scientific activities.
- Research Training: Develop practical skills in academic writing, LaTeX, Zotero, data management, statistical analysis, programming, and experimental research methods.
- Mentorship & Academic Growth: Work alongside Research Fellows and Hub Leads who provide guidance, feedback, and structured opportunities to develop your research skills and prepare for future academic or analytical careers.
- Global Exposure & Networking: Engage with researchers through seminars, workshops, international collaborations, research projects, and scientific initiatives.
Position Overview
Reporting to assigned Hub Leads, Research Fellows, or senior researchers, the Research Assistant provides essential research, data, experimental, and organizational support across MindGame's projects.
The position is designed for students and early-career researchers who want to gain practical experience while contributing to real behavioral science research.
Key Responsibilities
- Literature Research: Conduct targeted literature searches, summarize academic papers, identify relevant sources, and support the development of literature reviews.
- Reference Management: Organize and maintain academic references and research libraries using tools such as Zotero.
- Data Operations: Collect, clean, structure, document, and archive research datasets, including experimental, survey, and simulation data.
- Research Support: Assist Research Fellows and Hub Leads with research tasks, documentation, data preparation, and project organization.
- Experimental Support: Assist in preparing and conducting laboratory, field, and online experiments, including participant coordination and experimental setup.
- Translation & Documentation: Support the translation and preparation of research instruments, participant instructions, surveys, and other materials between Arabic and English when required.
- Data Analysis: Execute basic analytical scripts, generate descriptive statistics, prepare tables or figures, and support senior researchers in quantitative analysis.
- Computational Support: Assist with basic coding, simulations, data processing, or computational research tasks depending on the assigned project and Hub.
- Research Documentation: Maintain organized project files, research logs, datasets, references, and other documentation to support reproducible research.
Qualifications & Mindset
- Academic Background: Currently enrolled in or holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Computer Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or another related field.
- Academic Performance: Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in research, quantitative methods, behavioral science, economics, or related disciplines.
- Research Experience: Previous university research projects, academic internships, coursework involving research, laboratory experience, or independent research is an asset but not mandatory.
- Technical Skills: Basic familiarity with at least one research or analytical tool such as Python, R, Stata, Excel, LaTeX, Zotero, or experimental software.
- Learning Mindset: Strong willingness to learn, attention to detail, reliability, curiosity, and ability to follow research protocols and instructions carefully.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Research Fellows, Hub Leads, and other Research Assistants in a multidisciplinary environment.
- MindGame-Specific Attributes: Genuine interest in behavioral science, game theory, economics, psychology, AI, or human decision-making, combined with a strong motivation to develop quantitative and scientific research skills.
Position Details
- Role Type: Volunteer
- Target Start Date: October 1, 2026
- Location: FSEG Nabeul, Tunisia (Hybrid)
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application through our Official Application Portal by September 20, 2026.
Technical Support & Inquiries:
If you encounter any technical issues during the application process or have questions regarding the role, please reach out via email at mindgame.research.lab@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at +216 55 67 67 97.
Important: Please ensure you CC (copy) malek.othman@fsegn.ucar.tn on all email submissions and technical support correspondence.
Note: As the position involves academic communication, research collaboration, and engagement with both local and international researchers, proficiency in English and Arabic will be assessed during the interview process.
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