"Research Technician"

The Mood and Personality Studies Lab in the Department of Psychology is looking for a Research Technician to assist with conducting a series of studies to better understand resiliency and mood/personality disorders in young adults. We are looking for someone to join our team who can help conduct and manage these studies.

Responsibilities of the position include working with the team to design studies and design stimuli, screening and enrolling participants, conducting data collection sessions, managing participant data, working with the team to analyze data, writing and preparing manuscripts for publication, overseeing the work of undergraduate research assistants, and engaging in outreach efforts to disseminate findings.

Minimum Required Education

High School diploma or GED.

Required Qualifications
At least one year of relevant experience.

Desired Qualification

Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience with data analysis, and demonstrated critical thinking abilities. Prior experience conducting research with human participants, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

The pay range for this job profile is $15.86-$20.74. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

The College

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 provides 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. We seek colleagues who will help us advance research topics that build on existing strengths and develop and teach courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students, both within and beyond our department.