Human Research Technologist, Center Language Science

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

The Center for Language Science (CLS) in the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State seeks a Human Research Technologist to assist in the design and execution of the research of the labs within CLS.

The CLS is an interdisciplinary group of linguists, psycho linguists, applied linguists, speech-language pathologists, speech scientists, and cognitive neuroscientists who share an interest in linguistics, language acquisition, and bilingualism.

CLS researchers employ a variety of methods including behavioral measures, eye tracking, electrophysiological methods (EEG/ERP), and fMRI.

One of the main responsibilities of the Human Research Technologist will be to assist with CLS faculty research. This will involve (but is not limited to) recruiting and testing participants using the above methods, as well as data processing and analysis.

Other

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the laboratory operations (including oversight of equipment maintenance and research supplies, and participant scheduling)
• Providing technical support for students and faculty
• Providing general support for the CLS, including promotion and knowledge sharing of ongoing research and studies in the lab and coordinating multiple researchers' schedules
• Assist with public engagement activities (e.g., creating materials and delivering workshops and activities)
• Recruiting and training undergraduate research assistants

The Human Research Technologist will also be allotted time for professional development activities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Training and experience with at least one research-related technical method (e.g., eye tracking, EEG/ERP, acoustic analysis in Praat)
• Previous hands‑on research experience in language science

Additional training will be provided for technical methods and for conducting research with human participants.

More information on CLS research methods can be found on the research tab on our website and by exploring CLS faculty profiles.

Associate Degree. No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required

Certifications:

None.

Applicants must submit cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, a CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references.

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.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is…