Human Research Technologist, Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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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. 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, from everyday problem solving to science and education. The Human Research Technologist will play an important role in the lab’s work by being responsible for the day-to-day management of the lab.

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit research participants through email, phone calls, and in-person interactions
• 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
• Create and manage datasets; prepare data for reporting and grant submissions

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree