Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION 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 encouraged to apply. Duties will include computer-based data collection and data entry.Applicants should be familiar with MS Excel.It is anticipated this will be a limited part-time position.Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying. Questions can be directed to Dr. Vikash Gayah, Professor of Civil Engineering.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.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 use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
$15 per hour
...Mineral Sciences, Energy Institute is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant. Job duties to include: Assist with dismantling and... ...and/or competencies: No prior experience is required. Undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines are...Part timeFor undergraduatesFor contractors- ...Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking a lab assistant position for research examining the impact of macroplastic pollution on... ...This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful...Part timeFor undergraduatesFor 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...Part timeFor undergraduatesFor contractorsRemote work
$17 per hour
...Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking two undergraduates to assist with husbandry of fish in a laboratory, perform basic... ...data analysis and presentation of results. The Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) may also assist in other projects in the Keagy...Part timeFor undergraduatesHourly payFor 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...Part timeFor undergraduatesSummer work
- ...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... ...that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver'...Part timeFor undergraduatesFor contractorsRemote work
- ...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... ...that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver'...Part timeFor undergraduatesFor 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 public...Part timeFor undergraduatesFor contractorsImmediate startRemote work10 hours per week- ...the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The URA position will be anywhere from 10-20 hours/week... ...accommodate fewer work hours during the school year, and then a part-time (20 hours/week) position during the summer months....Part timeFor undergraduatesFor contractorsSummer workWork at officeImmediate startRemote work
$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 and...Part timeFor undergraduatesHourly pay- ...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 entry. Qualifications...Part timeFor undergraduates
$18.31 per hour
...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... ...position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and...Part timeFor undergraduatesInternshipRemote work$15 per hour
...Undergraduate Research Assistant The AI and Data Infrastructures Learning Lab (AIDILL) in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems seeks... .... Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a research team. Learning Opportunities Students will...Part timeFor undergraduatesHourly payFlexible hours$15 per hour
...Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant for LifeCraft Documentation The Workforce Education and Development program in Penn State's Department of Learning and Performance Systems is seeking an undergraduate student to help document and communicate the impact of...Part timeFor undergraduatesHourly pay- ...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
- ...The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time Research Lab Assistants to join the Hines research lab in the Department of Biology this academic year. The position involves assisting in designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating...Part time
$20 per hour
...Undergraduate Research AssistantThe School of Hospitality Management is seeking two undergraduate research assistants to support a faculty-led research project examining Penn State's reusable... ...to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet weekly research...For undergraduatesWork experience placement- ...Job TitleThis 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.ResponsibilitiesResearches and collects data through complex techniques and procedures.Conduct...Part timeTemporary workRemote workFlexible hours
- ...Part-Time Research Assistant – Drilling HydraulicsThe Scaling and Similitude Lab in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support research, product commercialization, and industry...Part timeImmediate start
- ...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
- ...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
- ...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...Part timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
- ...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 immediately...For undergraduatesFor contractorsImmediate startRemote work
$790 per week
...Earn up to $790 a week joining paid research studies from home. Focus Group Panel connects everyday people with remote focus groups,... ...pitch. Your info stays private, and you choose what you join. Part-time or full-time, on your schedule. Pay: up to $790/week, varies...Part timeFull timeRemote work- ...Research Support Position This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study... ...Investigator and research staff. The undergraduate research assistant will... ...) for 30 minutes per day, 5 times per week, across a 4-week protocol...For undergraduatesRemote workMonday to Friday
- ...JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The reproductive biology lab is working on ovarian function and is seeking research assistants to help with a project to develop novel non-hormonal contraceptive targets and a project aimed at understanding the consequences...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The research assistant will assist members of the viticulture lab with field work... ...requires that you operate a company motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Innovation Ecosystem Research Assistant Opportunity Spring 2025 Objective Penn State's Impact... ...a required, as is a desire to be a contributing part of an innovation team. At the end of this part-time research assistant opening, students will have...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...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...Part timeHourly pay10 hours per week
- ...REQUIREMENTS: 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
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant. Be the first to apply!
- research administrator University Park, PA
- computer science research assistant University Park, PA
- microbiology research assistant University Park, PA
- remote research assistant University Park, PA
- policy research assistant University Park, PA
- neuroscience research assistant University Park, PA
- research specialist University Park, PA
- research associate microbiology University Park, PA
- research associate University Park, PA
- part time research assistant University Park, PA

