Undergraduate Researcher
Pennsylvania State University
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Engineering Systems Research & Development Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students to work within a team environment on research and engineering opportunities. These positions cover a broad range of engineering disciplines in all aspects of system development. Desired Qualifications: Sophomore, junior, or senior. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics major. Experience with engineering lab test equipment and assembly tools. LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, CAD, FEA, and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with electrical design, mechanical design, analysis tools, signal processing, software development, modeling, or embedded systems. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. Successful candidates will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply . Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug usage, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA #J-18808-Ljbffr The Pennsylvania State University
- ...not required. Candidates will also be responsible for designing experiments, laboratory research, writing proposals and publications, training graduate students, undergraduate students, and technical staff. Candidates must be able to work independently and in a collaborative...For undergraduatesFull timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Principal Vulnerability Researcher Zetier is seeking Principal Vulnerability Researchers to analyze and counter malicious software and develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates will demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, and deploying...Suggested
- ...Undergraduate Research Assistant The Department of Mathematics in the Eberly College of Science has vacancies available for Undergraduate Research Assistants. The selected candidates will work in interdisciplinary research involving the development of mathematical...For undergraduatesImmediate start
- ...seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The PRO Health Lab in the Prevention Research Center is seeking undergraduate research assistants to conduct research for an NIH-funded study. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Statistics seeks to hire undergraduate and masters students as part-time Research Assistants during Spring 2025/Summer 2025/Fall 2025. The successful candidates will provide assistance...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
- ...REQUIREMENTS: The Sweetman Lab in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking a lab assistant position for research examining the impact of macroplastic pollution on freshwater ecosystems in central Pennsylvania. Duties: Designing and conducting...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Soilborne Disease Ecology Lab within the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology seeks an undergraduate or recent grad to join our vibrant research group at Pennsylvania State University. The candidate will assist in various soilborne disease projects in...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Anthropology is seeking a part-time undergraduate research assistant. The student will be conducting lab-based experiments designed to measure a key parameter in an ongoing...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Statistics seek to hire undergraduate or master's students as part-time Research Assistants for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 semesters. The successful candidates will assist...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
$15 per hour
...Energy Institute is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant. Job duties to include: Assist with dismantling... .../or competencies: No prior experience is required. Undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines are encouraged...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work$16 per hour
...REQUIREMENTS The Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University ( is seeking applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant to join the 'Omics' Discovery laboratory. Candidates for this position should have experience in the areas of...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsImmediate startRemote work10 hours per week- ...Pennsylvania State University is seeking a seeking motivated undergraduate students majoring in Material Science and Engineering, Nuclear... ..., or Engineering Science and Mechanics to join our research team. As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, you will collaborate...For undergraduatesFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Research Support Position This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming... ...of the Principal Investigator and research staff. The undergraduate research assistant will support a pilot study housed in the Biobehavioral...For undergraduatesRemote workMonday to Friday
- ...AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is seeking an undergraduate student to participate in a transportation-related research experience. Students who are enrolled in civil engineering or a related engineering program, are...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The URA position will be anywhere from 10-20 hours/week, and we can accommodate fewer work hours during the...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsSummer workWork at officeImmediate startRemote work
$15 per hour
...POSITION REQUIREMENTS Project: Queer Code: LGBTQ+ Technology and Sociocultural Learning Position Summary The research team seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support Queer Code Studio in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems, working...For undergraduatesHourly payPart timeFor contractorsRemote work- Job Description The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is seeking an undergraduate student to participate in a transportation‑related research experience. The position is limited and part‑time. Responsibilities Computer‑based data collection and data...For undergraduatesPart time
$18.31 per hour
...of State Applicants. Job Description and Position Requirements The Grab lab in the department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help us conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. This position is based at the...For undergraduatesPart timeInternshipRemote work- JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Survey Research Center at Pennsylvania State University is currently looking for self-motivated, reliable part-time Field Interviewers to collect bio-samples and administer surveys to parents and children in their homes, primarily...Part timeFor contractorsFlexible hoursAfternoon shift
$121.7k - $231k
...are searching for self-motivated, detail-oriented, positive, and quality-conscious Undersea System Analysts to join our Operations Research and Systems Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), Penn State. If you enjoy breaking down complex technical...For undergraduatesFull timeWork experience placementRemote work- Medical TechnologistUnder the direction of supervisors is directly responsible for the prompt and accurate performance of work assigned. Performs analyses on blood and other body fluids for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Maintains proficiency to work in all...For undergraduatesInternshipImmediate start
$72.3k - $108.44k
...heads, and managers regarding ionizing and non-ionizing radiation practices, procedures, policies, and regulations Analyzes and researches data and may present findings at scientific and professional meetings Participates as a member of the EHS team, providing other departmental...For undergraduatesFor contractorsWork experience placementLocal area- ...assumptions, system limitations, and scientific findings for internal and external stakeholders.Collaborate with product, operations, and research teams to translate scientific advances into scalable, customer-facing solutions.Performs other duties as assigned....Local area
- ...Part-time Research Assistant (RA) for NIH Study on Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is looking for a Part-time Research Assistant (RA) for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Study on Delirium in Hospitalized Older...Hourly payPart time10 hours per week
- ...on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Part-time research assistant positions (spring, summer, and fall) are available in the Esker Lab, Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology...Part timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
- ...Dr. Hadi within Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology seeks to hire an individual to work part-time on research within a subfield of artificialintelligence that deals with multiagent systems, algorithmic fairness, and matching markets. Qualifications...Part timeFor contractorsRemote workFlexible hours
- ...Job Title The part-time research assistant will design and evaluate routing algorithms for quantum networks. The goal is to improve the probability of establishing end-to-end routing paths by leveraging repeater nodes equipped with long-lived quantum memory. Employment...Part time
- ...Research Assistant PositionThe Penn State College of Health and Human Development's Child Health Research Center (CHRC) is seeking part-time Research Assistants for the Fall 2026 semester. Selected candidates will support multiple ongoing research and outreach projects...Part time
- ...DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Biology, in the Eberly College of Science, has part-time openings for Summer Research Lab Assistants to work in the Anderson research lab within the department. The Research Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks...Part timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
$20 per hour
...Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The College/Unit of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant. The student will participate in designing and conducting online and laboratory human subject experiments to obtain...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
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