Summer Research Assistant: Behavior & Data Collection

Job Description And Position Requirements

The PCAT Lab is recruiting 2 undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2026.

Research assistant will help with in-person data collection and behavioral coding. Data collection tasks include conducting Zoom interviews with parents, setting up the testing space, equipment setup (e.g., fNIRS, EEG, ECG, mobile eye tracking), and interacting with families. Behavioral coding tasks include coding parent-child interaction tasks, completing CITI Training, and utilizing Google Calendar, Slack, Canvas, and Microsoft One Drive. Research assistants will receive training on data collection tasks, behavioral coding tasks, and handling equipment.

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.

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