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This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Development, Risk and Resilience Lab, headed by Dr. Rina D. Eiden, and the REPEAT lab, headed by Dr. Emily Ansell, are seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist.
The Human Research Technologist will work on an NIH-funded longitudinal study on the role of maternal pre-postnatal substance use and co-occurring risks on parent-adolescent relationships and adolescent/young adult outcomes.
This is a continuation of a multi-method, longitudinal study of tobacco- and cannabis-exposed children and their mothers recruited in the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
The current phase of the study will examine social and emotional outcomes in adolescence/young adulthood including health experiences and risk behaviors, the parent-child relationship, social skills, and peer relationships.
Assessments will take place with families at multiple developmental stages, from early adolescence through young adulthood.
This work will take advantage of the University’s broad resources, including the Child Study Center.
Data collection methods include observational assessments and online surveys, observational and physiological data, and ecological momentary assessments with young adults.
After training, various software and applications will be utilized. This includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; R; and SPSS.
Important Note: This position requires a flexible schedule to include working some evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of participating families.
It is highly preferred that candidates have at least one year of relevant experience in research with families and/or adolescents/young adults/parents.
Associate Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field is also preferred.
Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV/resume.
Questions regarding the position may be addressed to Dr. Rina Eiden at rina.eiden@psu.edu
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 $33,504.00 - $48,552.00.
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