Research Assistant (Human Research Technologist 1), Department Of Psychology

The Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab, in conjunction with the Penn State Clinical Neuropsychology Lab, in the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State is hiring a full-time Research Assistant to assist in their studies investigating the neural basis of cognitive processes, including memory and executive functioning, using both behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods.

Current projects in the labs center around understanding the cognitive and neural processes underlying false memories and understanding how neural systems adapt to injury and disease. Regarding neuroimaging, the work utilizes univariate, multivariate (pattern classification, representational similarity analyses), functional connectivity, and structural analytical approaches to neural imaging analyses. Information about all of our research, including ongoing projects, can be found on our lab websites at https://canlab.la.psu.edu/ and http://www.neuropsychologypsu.com/hillarylabhome .

The Research Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day management tasks of lab activities including scheduling and recruiting participants, training and overseeing undergraduate research assistants, creating experimental and laboratory protocols and procedures, as well as data collection and analysis. O pportunity for authorship on projects is also available. Work responsibilities will be split across labs with a focus on integrating methods and analyses.

Education and Experience : This position will be filled as a Human Research Technologist 1, which typically requires an Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's degree preferred) plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or related fields, as well as excellent interpersonal skills are preferred. Experience with programming skills (e.g., MATLAB; R; Python) and analysis of fMRI data is desirable.

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, CV, and a list of 3 (three) references and their contact information.

All inquiries about the position can be sent to Drs. Nancy Dennis and Frank Hillary, Department of Psychology, at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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

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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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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