Part-Time Research Assistant, Children's Eating Behavior (Hybrid)

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a motivated individual for a part-time research position in the Children's Eating Behavior Laboratory, led by Kathleen Keller.

This role involves measuring eating behavior and neurocognitive function in children, conducting video coding, and preparing experimental test-meals. Candidates should have relevant coursework in nutrition, chemistry, or biology. The position offers a starting rate of $12 and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Preferred coursework in nutritional sciences, chemistry, biology, or related STEM fields.
• Experience in behavioral coding from video recordings.
• Experience in data processing associated with eating behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral coding from video recordings of children eating.
• Assist with preparation and measurement of experimental test-meals.
• Collect information regarding the home eating environment from parents and children.
• Process, organize, and enter data related to childhood eating behaviors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Undergraduate or graduate-level coursework in nutritional sciences

Coursework in chemistry

Coursework in biology

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a motivated individual for a part-time research position in the Children's Eating Behavior Laboratory, led by Kathleen Keller.

This role involves measuring eating behavior and neurocognitive function in children, conducting video coding, and preparing experimental test-meals. Candidates should have relevant coursework in nutrition, chemistry, or biology. The position offers a starting rate of $12 and a hybrid work arrangement.