Human Research Technologist - Cognition, Affect and Temperament Laboratory

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POSITION SPECIFICS The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory, in the College of the Liberal Arts at the Pennsylvania State University, headed by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar, is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist. The Human Research Technologist will have the opportunity to work on a NIMH-funded study, investigating the association between parent-child synchrony and emotion modeling on anxiety risk in children. In doing so, the lab incorporates a number of techniques, including fNIRS, mobile eye-tracking, direct behavioral observation, and questionnaires. This work will take advantage of the University’s broad resources, including the Child Study Center and the Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences and Imaging (SLEIC) Center. This is a two-site study in collaboration with Dr. Susan Perlman at Washington University in St. Louis. As such, study personnel at Penn State will have virtual cross-site training opportunities. Important Note: This position requires a flexible schedule to include working some evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of participating families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recruiting, scheduling appointments, and maintaining contact with children and their families (virtually or in-person) Work with participants and their families to complete consent forms and collect in-person data Collecting, processing, and analyzing behavioral, neural, and/or eye-tracking data Handling the day-to-day activities in the lab, such as coordinating with the Institutional Review Board Disseminating data using a national data archive Coordinating with a large and dynamic team of researchers Work with undergraduate students who conduct research or assist in preparation of data; may assist in the interviewing, training, and scheduling of these students MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Associate Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None Preferred Qualifications (one or more): A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field Experience in a lab that conducts behavioral coding, neuroimaging, or eye-tracking studies Research experience with children Important Application Instructions: Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV/resume. Questions regarding the position may be addressed to Dr. Pérez-Edgar at View email address on click.appcast.io. The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. 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