Part-Time Research Assistant, PCAT Project

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant for the PCAT Project to help with in-person data collection and behavioral coding. The role involves conducting Zoom interviews with parents, setting up testing space and equipment, and coding parent-child interactions.

Successful candidates will receive training on data collection tasks and behavioral coding. Background checks are required for this position, reinforcing the university's commitment to safe environments.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student seeking research involvement.
• Ability to conduct interviews and collect data.
• Familiarity with behavioral coding methods is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Zoom interviews with parents.
• Set up testing space and equipment.
• Perform behavioral coding for parent-child interactions.

Skills

Data collection

Behavioral coding

Communication

Use of Google Calendar

Use of Slack

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

fNIRS

EEG

ECG

Mobile eye tracking

Microsoft OneDrive

Canvas

Job description

## Part-Time Research Assistant, PCAT ProjectApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000078948# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The PCAT Lab is recruiting 2 undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2026.Research assistant 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. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.