Penn State University is looking to solve the problem of increasing optimism in midlife adults through a behavioral intervention study.
Requirements
- Interest in behavioral medicine and psychophysiology
- Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in virtual/Zoom-based communication
- Prior experience with participant-facing roles or data collection is preferred
- Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential
- Ability to use REDCap or similar platforms
- Ability to collect and manage wearable data (e.g., fitness tracker output)
- Ability to facilitate Zoom sessions
Responsibilities
- Deliver live, protocol-guided intervention sessions to participants via Zoom, including writing prompts, 2-minute air squats, and breathing exercises
- Recruit, screen, and schedule participants according to IRB-approved procedures
- Collect self-report survey data and manage wearable data (e.g., fitness tracker output)
- Enter, clean, and organize participant data using REDCap or similar platforms
- Monitor intervention fidelity and participant adherence; maintain detailed records
- Attend weekly team meetings and contribute to study operations and troubleshooting
- Assist with IRB documentation and compliance tracking
Other
- Must be available for consistent 2–3 hour blocks daily (e.g., 5:00–8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) and be willing to meet with participants on occasional weekends
- Must complete background check(s) in accordance with University policies
- Must be an equal opportunity employer and provide 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
- Must be committed to advancing equity, respect, and belonging
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
