Neurocognitive Research Assistant Intern

About the role

A research organization based in Lusaka, Zambia is looking for a full-time Neurocognitive Research Assistant intern. The intern supports a study on neurocognitive assessments, working closely with the study team and community partners while maintaining strict ethical and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in administering standardized neurocognitive screening and assessment tools under supervision, and support functional, behavioral and cognitive assessments according to the study protocol.
• Observe and accurately record participant responses during assessments.
• Support recruitment, screening and informed consent, manage participant appointments and follow-up visits, and interact respectfully and culturally appropriately with participants.
• Collect, review and enter study data using paper-based and/or electronic systems such as RedCap, check data quality, verify source documents and keep records organized and confidential.
• Support coordination with health facilities and community entry, help track data in the community and build trust among community stakeholders.
• Follow study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and human subjects research ethics; report adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.
• Help with study documentation, filing and inventory, and take part in study meetings, trainings and supervision sessions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology.
• Strong interest in research, aging, brain health or dementia.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Bemba and Nyanja.
• Willingness to conduct community-based fieldwork.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft Office.