Research Support - Part Time

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Children’s Eating Behavior Laboratory is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student or recent graduate for a part-time research support role. The position centers on processing data from longitudinal studies involving children, with exposure to behavioral, physiological, and neurobiological data.

The ideal candidate will have relevant coursework in biobehavioral health, psychology, nutrition, or neurobiology, and demonstrate the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral data processing.
• Familiarity with physiological and neurobiological data.
• Undergraduate or graduate coursework in biobehavioral health, psychology, nutrition, or related fields.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process data from longitudinal studies with children.
• Assist with data organization and quality checks.

Skills

Data processing

Behavioral data collection

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Biobehavioral health coursework

Psychology coursework

Nutrition coursework

Neurobiology coursework

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Children's Eating Behavior Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Kathleen L. Keller in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking an applicant who is motivated and detail-oriented. A student or recent graduate who can work independently would quality for this part-time research support position. The main duty is to process data collected as part of several longitudinal studies with children. This role will provide hands‑on experience working with behavioral data collection and processing of physiological, neurobiological, and behavioral data. Candidates are encouraged to have undergraduate or graduate‑level coursework or experience in biobehavioral health, psychology, nutrition, neurobiology, or related topics, as well as strong attention to detail and the ability to work well with a team and with multiple types of data.

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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