Human Research Technologist, Cognitive Aging And Neuroimaging Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $31,600.00 - $45,800.00; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Day-to-day management of lab activities
Programming of studies
Data collection and analysis
Penn State University is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist for its Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab. The role involves managing lab activities, programming studies, and conducting data collection and analysis focused on cognitive aging and memory

Job Summary

  • The Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab is hiring a full-time Human Research Technologist to assist in their investigation of the effects of aging on episodic memory using both behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI) methods.
  • The Human Research Technologist will play an important role in the lab’s work by being responsible for the day-to-day management of the lab.
  • Opportunity for authorship on projects is also available.

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Penn State University is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist for its Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab. The role involves managing lab activities, programming studies, and conducting data collection and analysis focused on cognitive aging and memory.

Salary

Base: $31,600.00 - $45,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • day-to-day management of lab activities
  • programming of studies
  • data collection and analysis
  • behavioral and neuroimaging data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • understanding associative memories
  • neural markers of age-related cognitive decline
  • mechanisms supporting neural compensation
  • functional connectivity and structural analytical approaches

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree
  • Experience with programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python)
  • Analysis of fMRI data
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or related fields
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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