Part-Time Research Support - Sun

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State’s SNNC Lab seeks a part-time Research Support Technologist to assist with human neuroscience studies using EEG, neuromodulation, and behavioral assessments. Responsibilities include recruitment, scheduling, and data handling, with IRB compliance support and equipment setup.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or psychology, with experience in human-subject research and physiological

Qualifications

• Background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, psychology, or related field.
• Experience with human-subject research preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and schedule study participants.

Skills

EEG

Neuromodulation

Human-subject research

Data organization

Communication skills

Technical skills

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Laboratory for Synchronized Neuroengineering, Neurostimulation & Computation (SNNC Lab) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Penn State seeks to hire a part-time Research Support Technologist to support ongoing human neuroscience and neuroengineering research. The successful candidate will assist with human-subject research studies involving electroencephalography (EEG), noninvasive brain stimulation, behavioral assessments, and multimodal physiological measurements. Responsibilities may include participant recruitment and scheduling, preparation and operation of research equipment, administration of experimental protocols, collection and organization of research data, preliminary data processing, and maintenance of study documentation. The position may also involve assisting with Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance, experimental setup, equipment troubleshooting, and coordination of research activities. Candidates should have a background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. Prior experience with human-subject research, EEG, neuromodulation, behavioral experiments, or physiological data acquisition is preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills are desirable.

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