Part-time Research Keller Lab
Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Childrens Eating Behavior Laboratory under the direction of Kathleen Keller is seeking a motivated people-oriented individual for a wage payroll position focused on the measurement of eating behavior and neurocognitive function in children. This role provides hands-on experience developing test-meals assessing body composition measuring neurocognitive functioning and data processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral coding from video recordings of children eating in the laboratory
- Assist with the preparation and measurement of experimental test-meals
- Work with parents and children to collect information on the home eating environment
- Process organize and enter data related to childhood eating behaviors
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate-level coursework in nutritional sciences chemistry biology or a related STEM field preferred
- Strong attention to detail willingness to learn and ability to work both independently and as part of a team preferred
Compensation
The starting rate for this job is $12.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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