Human Research Technologist, Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab
About The Position
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State is hiring a Human Research Technologist to support a grant-funded research project. The lab studies human creativity and problem solving through behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational research, creates open-access tools for evaluating creative thinking, and examines creativity across areas including music, science, and education. The role supports day-to-day project coordination, participant research, project administration, and data management. The position is funded for 12 months. Continuation beyond 12 months depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. The technologist will receive training in programming such as Python, psychological experiment creation tools such as PsychoPy, and AI tools such as large language models and AI coding agents for experiment design, data analysis, and research workflows. Flexible work arrangements may be considered when compatible with the unit’s needs and the position’s essential duties; remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- For the Human Research Technologist - Social Sciences - Intermediate Professional level: an associate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For the Human Research Technologist - Social Sciences - Professional level: an associate degree; no prior relevant work experience is required, and relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of education.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter of interest highlighting relevant skills, and a CV or resume.
- Required clearances include a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field.
- Previous relevant work experience for the Professional level.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection.
- Create computerized tasks and stimuli for experiments.
- Collect, process, and analyze behavioral, fMRI/fNIRS, and EEG data.
- Track project goals and budgets, and purchase necessary study supplies.
- Oversee, train, and assign tasks to student and volunteer research assistants.
- Organize and quality-check data.
- Create and manage datasets and prepare data for reports, presentations, and grant submissions.
- Support the implementation of study procedures and research tasks.
- Track project goals, timelines, meetings, and documentation.
- Support IRB compliance and coordinate with collaborating research sites.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
