All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title: WAE - ResearchPosition Type: Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)Department: LSUAM HSE - Kin - Administration (Amber O Salvadras (00010159))Work Location: H.P. Long Field HousePay Grade: TemporaryJob Description:College of Human Sciences and EducationSchool of KinesiologyWAE - ResearchJob SummaryThe School of Kinesiology is seeking a WAE-research to support data collection for the project titled “How Do We Move in Social Environments? Integrating fNIRS, Biomechanical Measures, and Virtual Reality to Decode Neural Mechanisms of Social Navigation,” funded by the Big Idea Grant.Job Responsibilities:30%--• Managing research equipment during the experiment, including:
o Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
o Qualisys Motion Capture System
o Eye-tracking systems30%--• Administering basic behavioral assessments - Operating virtual reality projections
20%--• Obtaining informed consent from participants10%--• Data backup10%--Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeLSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.Additional Job Description:Special Instructions: Please provide a resume/CV, cover letter, three professional references including name, title, phone number, and email address. For questions and concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Tammy Lee at TLPorter@lsu.eduPosting Date: August 18, 2025Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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