Research Technician

Job Summary

The Kelleher Lab is currently seeking a Research Technician to join our team. Our lab uses various technologies (remote data collection, wearable sensors, analysis tools) to support clinical needs of children with rare neurodevelopmental conditions and their families. In this position, you will work to complete data collection for the PANDABox project, a NIH-funded study focused on early developmental profiles in children with neurogenetic syndromes such as Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, and Williams syndrome. Tasks will include enrolling and scheduling families, conducting telehealth-based assessments, completing behavioral coding of telehealth-based assessment sessions, and participating in data analysis and dissemination. The person in this position will work with multiple types of data, including surveys, ecological momentary assessments deployed via smartphone apps, and behavioral videos. Additionally, the person in this role will have the opportunity to engage in professional development activities relevant to their future career, and present and publish data commensurate with their level of experience. The Kelleher lab has a strong committment to mentoring future field scientists, and this position is ideal for trainees interested in discerning and pursuing subsequent, research-focused doctoral training in psychology and related disciplines.

What Sets Our Opportunity Apart

• This is a limited-term duration position for one year with renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds.
• This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position, with the ability to reduce to 30 hour/week, upon request.
• This position is located, and will work, on-campus at the Kelleher Lab in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University.

About Our Lab

The goal of the Kelleher Lab is to optimize outcomes for children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders by conducting cutting-edge research at the intersection of developmental psychology, technology, and clinical science. Currently, the lab is conducting several NIH-funded projects related to this goal, including the PANDABox project, a telehealth-based observational study to assess the early developmental trajectories of children with neurogenetic conditions (NGCs).

What We’re Looking For

Required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One year of experience in a research or related field; can occur during undergraduate training.

Skills Needed

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism as a collegial team member.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Aptitude for detailed record keeping.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

What is Helpful

• Experience working with infants, children, and families, including those living with disabilities.

Additional Information

• This is a limited-term duration position for one year with renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan.