Part-Time Research Assistant, PCAT Project

Penn State University • University Park, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The PCAT Lab is recruiting 2 undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2026. Research assistants will help with in-person data collection and behavioral coding. Data collection tasks include conducting Zoom interviews with parents, setting up the testing space, equipment setup (e.g., fNIRS, EEG, ECG, mobile eye tracking), and interacting with families. Behavioral coding tasks include coding parent-child interaction tasks, completing CITI Training, and utilizing Google Calendar, Slack, Canvas, and Microsoft OneDrive. Research assistants will receive training on data collection tasks, behavioral coding tasks, and handling equipment.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate student.
• Must be available for Summer 2026.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Help with in-person data collection and behavioral coding.
• Conduct Zoom interviews with parents.
• Set up the testing space.
• Set up equipment (e.g., fNIRS, EEG, ECG, mobile eye tracking).
• Interact with families.
• Code parent-child interaction tasks.
• Complete CITI Training.
• Utilize Google Calendar, Slack, Canvas, and Microsoft OneDrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed