Neuroscience Research Technologist — EEG & Data Analysis

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Brain & Behavior Lab at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a full-time Human Research Technologist to support NIH/NIMH-funded studies on social functioning, cognition, and neurophysiology across the lifespan. Summer/Fall 2026 start; office location at Hershey, PA.

Primary duties include participant recruitment, administering assessments, data management, and contributing to manuscripts and posters. Experience in psychology or neuroscience is valued, with opportunities to learn EEG/ERP

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; no prior experience required or accepted in lieu of education.
• Experience or strong interest in psychology, mental health, or neuroscience is preferred.
• EEG/ERP data collection experience preferred but not required.

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 literature reviews for new and ongoing research.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain protocol integrity.
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts, posters, and other dissemination materials.

Skills

Psychology

Neuroscience

EEG/ERP data collection

E-Prime

Datavyu

Statistical analysis

EMA data collection

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

E-Prime

Datavyu

Job description

The Brain & Behavior Lab at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a full-time Human Research Technologist to support NIH/NIMH-funded studies on social functioning, cognition, and neurophysiology across the lifespan. Summer/Fall 2026 start; office location at Hershey, PA.

Primary duties include participant recruitment, administering assessments, data management, and contributing to manuscripts and posters. Experience in psychology or neuroscience is valued, with opportunities to learn EEG/ERP