Part-Time Research Support - Sun

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s SNNC Lab is hiring a part-time Research Support Technologist to assist with human neuroscience and neuroengineering studies. The role involves EEG, noninvasive stimulation, behavioral assessments, and multimodal data collection.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, equipment setup, data organization, and preliminary processing, with potential IRB support and coordination of activities. Strong organizational and technical skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, psychology or related field.
• Experience with human-subject research, EEG, neuromodulation, behavioral experiments or physiological data acquisition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and scheduling of participants for studies.
• Prepare and operate research equipment for experiments.
• Administer experimental protocols and collect data.
• Organize and maintain study documentation and data files.
• Assist with preliminary data processing and documentation.
• Support IRB compliance and coordination of activities.
• Assist with experimental setup, troubleshooting and coordination.

Skills

EEG

Human-subject research

Neuromodulation

Behavioral experiments

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Neuroscience

Psychology

Tools

EEG equipment

Noninvasive stimulation

Job description

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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