37.1461, Jobs: Cognitive Science, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Phonetics, Psycholinguistics: Lab Manager, Penn State Center for Language Science

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Subject: 37.1461, Jobs: Cognitive Science, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Phonetics, Psycholinguistics: Lab Manager, Penn State Center for Language Science

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Date: 15-Apr-2026
From: Frances Blanchette [fkb1 at psu.edu]
Subject: Cognitive Science, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Phonetics, Psycholinguistics: Lab Manager, Penn State Center for Language Science

Job Location: PA, USA
Web Address: https://cls.la.psu.edu
Job Title: Lab Manager
Job Rank: Manager

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Language
Acquisition; Phonetics; Psycholinguistics

Description:
The Center for Language Science (CLS) in the College of the Liberal
Arts at Penn State seeks a Human Research Technologist to assist in
the design and execution of the research of the labs within CLS.
The CLS is an interdisciplinary group of linguists, psycholinguists,
applied linguists, speech-language pathologists, speech scientists,
and cognitive neuroscientists who share an interest in linguistics,
language acquisition, and bilingualism.
CLS researchers employ a variety of methods including behavioral
measures, eye tracking, electrophysiological methods (EEG/ERP), and
fMRI.
One of the main responsibilities of the Human Research Technologist
will be to assist with CLS faculty research. This will involve (but is
not limited to) recruiting and testing participants using the above
methods, as well as data processing and analysis.
Other Key Responsibilities:
 - Managing the laboratory operations (including oversight of
equipment maintenance and research supplies, and participant
scheduling)
 - Providing technical support for students and faculty
 - Providing general support for the CLS, including promotion and
knowledge sharing of ongoing research and studies in the lab and
coordinating multiple researchers’ schedules
 - Assist with public engagement activities (e.g., creating materials
and delivering workshops and activities)
 - Recruiting and training undergraduate research assistants
The Human Research Technologist will also be allotted time for
professional development activities.
Qualifications:
 - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 - Outstanding organizational skills
 - Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
 - Training and experience with at least one research-related
technical method (e.g., eye tracking, EEG/ERP, acoustic analysis in
Praat)
 - Previous hands-on research experience in language science
Additional training will be provided for technical methods and for
conducting research with human participants.
More information on CLS research methods can be found on the research
tab on our website and by exploring CLS faculty profiles.
Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications:
Associate Degree; No prior relevant work experience required; previous
relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required
Certifications: None
Application Information:
Applicants must submit cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant
skills, a CV/resume, and contact information for three professional
references.
Additional Information:
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.
For more information and to apply, please visit the job description
posted on Penn State’s job posting board.
You can review the Annual Security Report which contains information
about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and
policies and also explains how to request a paper copy of the Annual
Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        111 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802
        USA
Email Address for Applications: fkb1 at psu.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Human-Research-Technologist--Center-for-Language-Science_REQ_0000076324-1
Application Instructions:
Please submit applications via Penn State's job posting board:
https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Human-Research-Technologist--Center-for-Language-Science_REQ_0000076324-1
Contact Information:
        Frances Blanchette
        Email: fkb1 at psu.edu

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