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Part-Time Research Assistant- Industrial Engineering

$16 - $22 per hour

Pennsylvania State University

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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

Penn State University Park Industrial Engineering professor is seeking Penn State students to work as part-time research assistants. The research project is to examine the impact of teaming trainings on engineering students at Penn State and other Universities.

Job Duties

Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Gather research materials
  • Process human-subject data
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Write technical reports

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Penn State student
  • Have or will be completing IRB-certification
  • Have strong written communication (writing) skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Hourly pay rate varies ($16-$22/hour) based on qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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