Flexible-Work Research Technologist: Cognitive Neuroscience

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State is seeking a Human Research Technologist to support a grant-funded project and assist with participant research, data management, and overall study coordination.

The role includes creating tasks, collecting and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met. A Bachelor's is preferred, with an Associate Degree acceptable alongside relevant experience. This is a 12-month funded position.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree plus 2+ years relevant experience, or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred
• No required certifications

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 researchers.
• Organize and quality-check data; prepare datasets for reporting.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work well with

Ability and willingness to learn

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State is seeking a Human Research Technologist to support a grant-funded project and assist with participant research, data management, and overall study coordination.

The role includes creating tasks, collecting and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met. A Bachelor's is preferred, with an Associate Degree acceptable alongside relevant experience. This is a 12-month funded position.