Neuroscience Research Technologist Cognition Social Reward

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Brain & Behavior Lab within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to begin Summer/Fall 2026. The role supports federally funded and investigator-initiated research on social functioning, cognition, and neurophysiological processes across the lifespan.

Primary duties include recruiting participants, administering assessments, data entry and analysis, and contributing to manuscripts and posters.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in psychology, mental health, or neuroscience.
• EEG/ERP data collection experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with programming software (e.g., E-Prime) or other neuroimaging techniques desirable.
• Familiarity with coding software (e.g., Datavyu).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data management; EMA data collection desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and schedule research participants
• Administer study assessments according to established protocols
• Ensure adherence to IRB, regulatory, and study-specific procedures
• Perform data entry, management, and quality assurance
• Process and analyze research data using statistical and data management software
• Assist with systematic and narrative literature reviews in support of new & ongoing research initiatives
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain protocol integrity
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts, posters, and other research dissemination materials

Skills

Psychology/Neuroscience interest

EEG/ERP data collection

E-Prime familiarity

Datavyu familiarity

Statistical analysis

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

The Brain & Behavior Lab within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to begin Summer/Fall 2026. The role supports federally funded and investigator-initiated research on social functioning, cognition, and neurophysiological processes across the lifespan.

Primary duties include recruiting participants, administering assessments, data entry and analysis, and contributing to manuscripts and posters.