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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Dr. Emily Ansell's laboratory in the Department of Biobehavioral Health in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University isseeking a candidate for a Human Research Technologist.Research in the lab focuses on understanding mechanisms underlying vulnerability to substance use and risk behaviors.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating lab activities, including recruitment, scheduling, and clinical assessments with participants.

Manage and maintain databases (including REDCap), perform preliminary data analysis, and support manuscript development.

Implement and oversee neuroimaging protocols and smartphone-based assessments to include training.

Conduct cognitive testing and ensure participant retention in longitudinal studies.

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 inclusion 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 inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.

Education and Experience: Requires an Associate's Degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of one year of experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting is preferred.

Candidates with experience in clinical assessments, smartphone-based apps, blood specimen processing, and/or neuroimaging protocols will be given priority. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, thrive in a team environment, and demonstrate a high level of care, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Application Instructions: For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of at least two professional references. Questions should be directed to Dr. Emily Ansell, Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health [eba108@psu.edu].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information: This is a limited-term staff position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability.

Benefits information Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per calendar year; accrued on a monthly basis),sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (13 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $38,300.00 - $55,500.00

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