Part-Time Research Support - Sun

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Support Technologist to assist with human neuroscience studies, EEG, and neuromodulation research in the SNNC Lab. The role involves participant recruitment, scheduling, equipment setup, data collection, and study documentation on campus.

The position emphasizes strong organization and communication skills, with potential involvement in IRB compliance and coordination of ongoing research activities within Biomedical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Background in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, psychology or related field.
• Experience with human-subject research preferred.
• Ability to recruit participants and schedule study visits.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Prepare and operate research equipment for EEG and neuromodulation studies.
• Collect, organize and perform preliminary data processing.
• Maintain study documentation and assist with IRB compliance.

Skills

EEG

Behavioral experiments

Data collection

Strong communication

Education

Biomedical engineering

Neuroscience

Tools

Research equipment

Job description

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 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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