The Department of Psychology in the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking a highly organized and team-oriented person to serve as a full-time Human Research Technologist in the Emotion Development Lab at Penn State, directed by Dr. Kristin Buss. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on NIMH and Penn State-funded studies investigating the developmental trajectories of social anxiety development in adolescents with a focus on emotion regulation and physiological mechanisms. This work will take advantage of the University’s broad resources, including the Child Study Center .

Key responsibilities of the Human Research Technologist include:

• Maintaining participant video and questionnaire databases

• Contacting and scheduling families

• Coordinating mailings and data collection

• Overseeing other undergraduate students working on lab projects

• Aiding in human subject protocols, consent forms, and annual IRB approval

• Monitoring and reviewing lab equipment and other general lab management duties

The Human Research Technologist will join a vibrant and diverse laboratory and developmental training program at our University Park location with occasional required travel to our Harrisburg PACT (Parents and Children Together) office location .

Education and Experience: This position will be filled as a level 1, which typically requires an Associate's degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field is preferred. Research and/or professional experience with children is required.

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and develop additional computer skills related to data management and preparation of data for analysis. Experience processing data using relevant software programs (e.g., SPSS, R, Qualtrics, BVA, Mindware) is also highly desired.

Applicants should have excellent problem-solving abilities; interpersonal, communication, and attention to detail skills; and an ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.

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 : Please highlight relevant skills in your cover letter and include a list of two or three references (and their contact information). Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the job is filled.

This is a limited-term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-funding.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to 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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence 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 inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

More information on our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found at Penn State ( http://equity.psu.edu ), the College of Liberal Arts ( https://la.psu.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/ ), and the Department of Psychology ( https://psych.la.psu.edu/diversity ).

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts, generous vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

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