Human Research Technologist The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Research

Posted on May 13, 2024

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Human Research Technologist The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab, directed by Dr. Roger Beaty at Penn State, is accepting applications for a Human Research Technologist. The anticipated start date is Fall 2024 (with the earliest possible start date of August 1).

The Human Research Technologist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the lab, which focuses on psychological research on human creativity and problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit research participants
Create computerized tasks and stimuli for experiments
Collect, process, and analyze behavioral, fMRI, and EEG data
Track project goals and budgets; purchase necessary study supplies
Oversee, train, and assign tasks to student and volunteer research assistants in the lab
Create and manage datasets; prepare data for reporting and grant submissions

The Human Research Technologist will receive training on programming (e.g., Python and R), as well as in creating psychological experiments (e.g., PsychoPy, E-Prime).

Benefits include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
Generous vacation and sick time
15 paid holidays/campus closure days

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled as a Human Research Technologist - Social Sciences at the level of Professional or Intermediate Professional, depending on the final applicant's experience and education. The Professional level requires a minimum of an Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions.

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work well with others. Applicants should have a willingness to learn.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Additional Information:

To apply, please upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV.

This is a limited-term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire with possibility for renewal.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Human-Research-Technologist---The-Cognitive-Neuroscience-of-Creativity-Lab_REQ_0000055850

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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