Development of Adolescent Social Health Study at Penn State UP

Out of the COVID fog we come! We are hiring two full time staff Research Associates in the Laboratory of Developmental Neuroscience (www.suzyscherf.com) at Penn State University. We do longitudinal developmental studies using converging methods (behavioral, neuroimaging, physical examinations, surveys, eye-tracking) to evaluate social information processing in adolescence in typically developing individuals and those on the autism spectrum. We are looking for motivated team players with experience conducting human subjects research. Please apply here.

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Human-Research-Technologist--Department-of-Psychology--College-of-the-Liberal-Arts_REQ_0000013088-1

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The effects of social deprivation on adolescent development and mental health Adolescence (the stage between 10 and 24 years) is a period of life characterised by heightened sensitivity to social stimuli and the increased need for peer interaction. The physical distancing measures mandated globally to contain the spread of COVID-19 are radically reducing adolescents' opportun...

Stuck Inside? Get involved with research!

Penn State Psychology is looking for families with kids or adolescents to participate in a study. We are still recruiting new participants while we wait for the COVID-19 pandemic to end.

YOU MUST:
-Have a child ages 6-8 or 10-14
-Be able to fill out the secure online screening form below
-Be able to visit our lab on Penn State's main campus

YOU MAY RECEIVE:
-Compensation between $185-$630

Click below to see if your family might be eligible!

https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51lN8sODiukYOON

Home | Dash The DASH Project is an NIH-funded study under Dr. Suzy Scherf at the Penn State lab of Developmental Neuroscience. We are interested in how puberty influences brain development and the way we see people. In this study we measure brain function, body metrics, behavior and social experience. We use f...

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HEALTHY FAMILIES NEEDED!

Penn State Psychology is looking for families with kids or adolescents to participate in research!

YOU MUST:
-Have a child ages 6-8 or 10-14
-Be able to fill out the secure online screening form below
-Be able to visit our lab on Penn State's main campus

YOU MAY RECEIVE:
-Compensation between $185-$630

Click below to see if your family might be eligible!

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