M2 Internship in Language Acquisition Research

I am pleased to invite applications for an M2 internship opportunity under my supervision at the LaPsyDÉ (CNRS/U Paris Cité). This internship will focus on language acquisition, with the specific topic tailored to align with the student’s interests and the current research focus of my group. Our group investigates a wide range of questions in the field of language acquisition, and we are particularly interested in: Decrypting the mechanisms children use to learn their native language. The role of executive function skills and socioeconomic status (SES) in oral and written language processing and acquisition. Developing Educational tools and strategies to fight social inequalities and to promote language acquisition and school success for all children. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students passionate about advancing their understanding of language acquisition and cognitive science, especially those considering pursuing a PhD in this area. Key details: Location: La Sorbonne, 46 rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France Duration: From September 2025 until June 2026 (1 day per week in the first semester, full-time in the second semester) Requirements: A background in cognitive science, linguistics, psychology, or a related field is preferred. Enthusiasm for research with children and strong analytical skills are essential. If you are interested in applying, please send the following materials to alex.de-carvalho@u-paris.fr: A CV. A brief cover letter detailing your research interests and motivation for this internship. Contact information for one or two references. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the internship or our group’s research. Best regards, ---- Alex de CARVALHO Associate Professor of Psychology Université Paris Cité Laboratoire de Psychologie du Développement et de l’Éducation de l'enfant (LaPsyDÉ) UMR CNRS 8240 La Sorbonne, 46 rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France