Human Research Technologist, Center for Language Science
About The Position
The Center for Language Science (CLS) in the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State seeks a Human Research Technologist to assist in the design and execution of the research of the labs within CLS. The CLS is an interdisciplinary group of linguists, psycholinguists, applied linguists, speech-language pathologists, speech scientists, and cognitive neuroscientists who share an interest in linguistics, language acquisition, and bilingualism. CLS researchers employ a variety of methods including behavioral measures, eye tracking, electrophysiological methods (EEG/ERP), and fMRI. One of the main responsibilities of the Human Research Technologist will be to assist with CLS faculty research. This will involve (but is not limited to) recruiting and testing participants using the above methods, as well as data processing and analysis. The Human Research Technologist will also be allotted time for professional development activities.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
- Training and experience with at least one research-related technical method (e.g., eye tracking, EEG/ERP, acoustic analysis in Praat)
- Previous hands-on research experience in language science
- Associate Degree
- No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
Responsibilities
- Managing the laboratory operations (including oversight of equipment maintenance and research supplies, and participant scheduling)
- Providing technical support for students and faculty
- Providing general support for the CLS, including promotion and knowledge sharing of ongoing research and studies in the lab and coordinating multiple researchers’ schedules
- Assist with public engagement activities (e.g., creating materials and delivering workshops and activities)
- Recruiting and training undergraduate research assistants
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
