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ResearchAssistant

Levi Taylor

Arlington,VA

Summary

Dedicated Psychology and Neuroscience double major at CU Boulder with a 3.77 GPA and a minor in Business. Experienced Research Assistant with a background in human subjects research, specializing in memory suppression, inhibitory control, and physiological data collection using EKG technology. I am driven by a fascination with the adaptive capacities of the human mind and possess a collaborative, welcoming attitude that fosters productive team environments. Outside the lab, I am an avid hiker and gym enthusiast. I find that my time outside has provided a disciplined, perspective-driven approach to both academic and scientific challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Benoit Lab
Boulder, CO
12.2025 - Current

Collaborate directly with a doctoral candidate to facilitate data collection and experimental protocols for a PhD thesis on memory suppression.

Execute human research procedures by administering standardized computer-based tasks to evaluate cognitive control mechanisms.

Investigate memory suppression as an adaptive capacity, specifically focusing on how it prepares individuals for future-oriented cognitive tasks.

Manage participant sessions and data entry to ensure high-fidelity results for large-scale studies on the neural underpinnings of memory.

Research Assistant

SPIL Lab
Boulder, CO
10.2025 - 12.2025

Collaborate with a team of Research Assistants under Dr. Eric Knight to support data collection for an undergraduate Honors Thesis investigating inhibitory control

Operate EKG equipment to monitor and record participant heart rate and physiological arousal during behavioral tasks.

Administer the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) using a trier board to evaluate the relationship between acute stress and inhibitory behaviors.

Analyze the intersection of autonomic nervous system responses and clinical risk-taking tendencies within a controlled laboratory setting.

Camp Counselor

Tiny Chefs
Arlington, VA
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated engaging cooking activities for children, promoting creativity and teamwork.
  • Maintained a safe and organized environment during culinary sessions, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Assisted in developing fun and educational lesson plans tailored to various age groups' skill levels.

Sales associate

REI
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Leave a positive last impression on customers, and assist customers with product inquiries.

Montessori Assistant

Children's House Montessori School
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Create and implement activities for a group of 12-15 children daily along with assisting in classroom activities, and collaborate with teachers.

Education

Bachelors - Psychology, Neuroscience, Business

University of Colorado - Boulder
Boulder, CO
01.2026

Skills

  • Proficient in R
  • CPR certification
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Research Assistant

Benoit Lab
12.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

SPIL Lab
10.2025 - 12.2025

Camp Counselor

Tiny Chefs
06.2025 - 08.2025

Sales associate

REI
08.2024 - 11.2024

Montessori Assistant

Children's House Montessori School
05.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelors - Psychology, Neuroscience, Business

University of Colorado - Boulder
Levi Taylor