Part-time Research - Keller Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a motivated, people-oriented individual for a wage payroll role. You will help measure eating behavior and neurocognitive function in children, developing test meals and collecting home-environment data under guidance.

You will gain hands-on experience with data processing, body composition assessment, and neurocognitive measures, while collaborating with a team of researchers in a supportive lab setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate coursework in nutritional sciences, chemistry, biology, or related STEM field.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Undergraduate or graduate-level coursework in nutritional sciences, chemistry, biology, or related STEM field

Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Children's Eating Behavior Laboratory under the direction of Kathleen Keller is seeking a motivated, people-oriented individual for a wage payroll position focused on the measurement of eating behavior and neurocognitive function in children. This role provides hands-on experience developing test-meals, assessing body composition, measuring neurocognitive functioning, and data processing.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate-level coursework in nutritional sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related STEM field preferred
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team preferred

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $12.

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.

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