Human Research Technologist - Department of Psychology, The Emotion Development Lab

Penn State University • University Park, IL

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Dr. Sarah Myruski of The Emotion Development Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University seeks a full-time Human Research Technologist to serve as a research assistant. The Human Research Technologist will have the opportunity to work on NIMH- and Penn State-funded studies investigating anxiety and digital media use in adolescents, with a focus on emotion regulation and neurophysiological mechanisms. This work will take advantage of the University’s broad resources, including the Child Study Center.

Requirements

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with others
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency with core Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A willingness to learn and develop additional computer skills related to data management and preparation of data for analysis
• Associate Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Research and/or professional experience with adolescents is highly preferred.
• Experience processing data using relevant software programs (e.g., SPSS, R, Qualtrics, BVA, Mindware) is also highly desired.
• A Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with research participants to schedule data collection sessions
• Conduct participant intake meetings and clinical interviews
• Conduct EEG/eye tracking visits with participants
• Assist with survey data collection including ecological momentary assessments (EMA)
• Organize lab materials
• Attend lab and project specific meetings
• Maintain equipment checks; troubleshoot for technical problems
• Oversee and assist undergraduate student researchers with completion of projects
• Collect, process, and analyze psychophysiological data
• Aid in human subject protocols and consent forms

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

What This Job Offers

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