Part-Time Research Support - Sun

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park is seeking a part-time Research Support Technologist to assist with human neuroscience and neuroengineering studies. Responsibilities include EEG-based experiments, data collection, and coordination of research activities.

Qualifications emphasize a background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or psychology, with prior experience in human-subject research and related data acquisition preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit and schedule study participants.
• Prepare and operate research equipment.
• Administer experimental protocols.
• Collect and organize research data.
• Perform preliminary data processing.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Neuroscience

Psychology

Human-subject research

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Neuroscience

Psychology

Tools

EEG systems

Neuromodulation equipment

Job description

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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