Human Research Technologist, Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab
About The Position
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab, directed by Dr. Roger Beaty at Penn State, is accepting applications for a Human Research Technologist to support a grant-funded research project. The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab focuses on psychological research on human creativity and problem solving. Our lab uses a combination of behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approaches to investigate the mechanisms underlying human creativity. We create open-access tools for evaluating creative thinking and examine creativity across a variety of domains, such as music, science, and education. The Human Research Technologist will support the day-to-day coordination of the project, including participant research, project administration, and data management. The Human Research Technologist will receive training on programming (e.g., Python), creating psychological experiments (e.g., PsychoPy), and using AI tools (e.g., large language models and AI coding agents) to assist with experiment design, data analysis, and research workflows.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Required Certifications: None
- Applicants must submit a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV/resume.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is preferred.
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; purchase necessary study supplies.
- Oversee, train, and assign tasks to student and volunteer research assistants.
- Organize and quality-check data. Create and manage datasets; prepare data for reporting, presentations, and grant submissions.
- Support the implementation of study procedures and research tasks.
- Track project goals, timelines, meetings, and documentation.
- Support IRB compliance and coordination with collaborating research sites.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
