Psychology Technician

About the Role

The Psychology Technician's primary purpose is to support one or more ongoing research projects at the CoE. This is a temporary position, not to exceed 4 years. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 8/18/2026. Qualifications include:

• Specialized Experience: Experience involving the observation of and assistance in applying techniques related to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities of humans or animals under laboratory conditions.
• Education:
  • For GS-5: Bachelor's degree with a major or at least 24 semester hours in psychology, sociology, or other approved social/biological sciences.
  • For GS-6/GS-7 and higher: Progressively higher levels of specialized technical experience, plus required undergraduate coursework.

Preferred Experience: Presentation of a scientific poster and/or a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, neurology, biology, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment & Retention: Ensure participant recruitment and retention goals are met, make contact with potential participants, schedule appointments, and maintain tracking spreadsheets.
• Data Collection/Conducting Study Procedures: Conduct consenting procedures, explain study tasks, set up research equipment, and monitor participants during procedures.
• Assessment & Scoring: Administer and score psychological and electrophysiological tests, analyze data using statistical software, and adhere to regulations.
• Data Entry & Storage: Code, transcribe, record, and store data in secure systems, ensure accuracy, and create backup files.
• Administrative Support: Write and distribute documents, conduct literature reviews, attend meetings, and record minutes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate social or biological science, supplemented by 12 semester hours in psychology.
• Competencies in data collection, research analysis, problem-solving, and data management.
• Physical ability to perform sedentary work with periodic walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Psychology Technician/PD00806TA