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
$86.3k - $191k
...Overview We are searching for a self‑motivated Vulnerability Researcher to join our Cyberspace Operations Research Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. The role focuses on adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to support...For undergraduatesCasual workRemote work- ...Mid-Level Vulnerability Researcher Zetier is seeking Mid-Level 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
$15 per hour
...Energy Institute is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant. Job duties to include: Assist with dismantling and... ...qualifications, and/or competencies: No prior experience is required. Undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines are encouraged...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractors- ...AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Mathematics Department in the Eberly College of Science has a vacancy available for an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The selected candidate will work oncomputational modeling for radar imaging. Review of applications will begin...For undergraduatesFor contractorsImmediate startRemote 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...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Part-time research assistants in Soil Science will assist with collecting, summarizing, analyzing, and visualizing data related to soil loss estimation...For undergraduatesPart timeFor 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
- ...POSITION REQUIREMENTS Applications are invited for a part-time research assistant position in the Security of Software (SOS) Lab at... ...consistently ranks Penn State's College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs among the top in the nation. BACKGROUND...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
$15 per hour
...DESCRIPTION AND 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 time- ...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
- ...Undergraduate Research Assistant Position The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate student(s) to assist with lab-based research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation on the role of protists in shaping the protective function of amphibian microbiomes and their impact...For undergraduatesPart timeSummer 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- ...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
- ...Undergraduate Research Assistant The Department of Biobehavioral Health is seeking applicants for part-time job of Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist with various projects in support of the Social Science Research Institute's Community-University Research and...For undergraduatesPart time
- 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
$15 per hour
...Job Title Dr. Boney is looking for motivated undergraduate students that have an interest in assisting with applied poultry nutrition and management research projects. Previous experience is not required. Part-time job duties are not to exceed 20 hours per week...For undergraduatesHourly payPart 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- ...Field Interviewer Position 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 in...Part timeFlexible 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- Are you an experienced Hospice Chaplain looking to join a growing organization?Join our team at Bristol Hospice and take on the pivotal role of meeting the needs of patients and families through spiritual assessments, customized plan of care, and working closely with the...Flexible hours
- ...Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State is accepting applications for part-time (20 hours per week or less) lab and field research assistant positions. Successful applicants are required to have at least a B.S. degree and should be interested in ecology,...Part timeFor contractorsNight shiftWeekend work
- ...DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Biology, in the Eberly College of Science, has part-time Summer openings for Research Lab Assistants to work in the Sipe research lab within the department this academic year. The Research Lab Assistant performs a...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 artificial intelligence that deals with multiagent systems, algorithmic fairness, and matching markets....Part timeFor contractorsRemote workFlexible hours
- ...information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The research assistant will assist members of the viticulture lab with field work and laboratory analysis for several research projects to...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The 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...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Job Title This job will be assisting the faculty member in a variety of research tasks. As a temporary position, hours are offered on a project-by-project basis. Flexible hours. Responsibilities Researches and collects data through complex techniques and procedures...Temporary workPart timeRemote workFlexible hours
$20 per hour
...State 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- ...Part-Time Research Assistant Positions Part-time research assistant positions (spring, summer, and fall) are available in the Esker Lab, Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. These roles support laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease...Part timeSummer work
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