Research Senior Technician

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The Research Senior Technician will organize and conduct research experiments within the Model-Based Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. The position will program experiments; recruit and schedule younger and older adult participants; conduct research sessions; process participant payments and manage a cash account; and coordinate these activities with the PI and other lab personnel. Many experiments will involve eye-tracking technology. The Research Senior Technician will complete training in this methodology and subsequently assist with training additional lab personnel.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following:

o   No prior experience required with a Bachelor’s degree

o   Two (2) years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree

o   Four (4) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma 

Ability to independently coordinate and complete routine research activities using established processes, tools, and procedures, including recognizing and resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters as appropriate. 

Additional Information:

The pay range for this job profile is $19.28 - $25.19. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. 

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With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provide extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Psychology is a central department on campus, with the third largest undergraduate major at OSU, almost 140 graduate students, and approximately 50 tenure-stream faculty. Our department aims to produce exceptional, innovative research to advance knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior, with the goal of understanding and improving the human condition.

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