Undergraduate Research Assistant
Penn State University
Undergraduate Research AssistantThe 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 models in one of the following areas, which should be specified in the application: 1) liquid droplet motion on complex surfaces; 2) behavioral interactions in population dynamics of saltwater crustaceans, including game theoretic approaches; 3) visualization of complex mechanical systems such as hanging chain or sandpile dynamics. Students will explore one of these areas via experiments, mathematical modeling, computer simulations, and analysis. Experience with laboratory experiments and or video image processing will be given preference but is not a requirement. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions have been filled.
- ...Research Assistant PositionThe 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 with statistical research mainly focused...For undergraduatesPart timeSummer work
- ...Undergraduate Research PositionThe 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...For undergraduatesPart time
- ...Lab Assistant PositionThe 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 time
- ...Job TitlePart-time research assistants in Soil Science will assist with collecting, summarizing, analyzing, and visualizing data related to soil loss estimation and nutrient management planning. Additionally, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute...For undergraduates
- ...Undergraduate Research AssistantThe Materials Science and Engineering department at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking motivated undergraduate... ...to join our research team. As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, you will collaborate closely with graduate students,...For undergraduates
$18.31 per hour
...Undergraduate Research Assistant PositionThe 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 Southeast Agricultural Research...For undergraduatesPart timeInternship- ...Undergraduate Research AssistantThe 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 school year...For undergraduatesPart timeSummer workWork at officeImmediate start
- ...Research Support PositionThis Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife... ...Principal Investigator and research staff.The undergraduate research assistant will support a pilot study housed...For undergraduatesRemote workMonday to Friday
- ...Undergraduate Research Assistant PositionThe 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 on...For undergraduatesPart timeSummer work
- ...Research Assistant PositionThe Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management currently... ...Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State undergraduate students.Duties include setting up and maintaining experiments...For undergraduatesFull timePart timeImmediate start
- ...REQUIREMENTS Applications are invited for a part-time research assistant position in the Security of Software (SOS) Lab at Penn State... ...consistently ranks Penn State's College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs among the top in the nation. BACKGROUND...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...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 the lab, greenhouse, and field....For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
$15 per hour
...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 across projects...For undergraduatesHourly payPart timeFor contractorsRemote work- ...DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to support a project to create a database cataloguing state immigration policies across the United States from 1989-20...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
- ...AND POSITION 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:...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 international...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 public...For undergraduatesPart timeFor contractorsImmediate startRemote work10 hours per week$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- ...Lab And Field Research Assistant PositionThe Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking lab and field research assistants to work in the Allen Stream Ecology Lab at Penn State.Field duties will include:Assisting other lab members in traveling to field sitesCarrying...Part time
- ...REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONThe 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 time
- ...JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking lab and field research assistants to work in the Allen Stream Ecology Lab at Penn State. Field duties will include: Assisting other lab members in traveling...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 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...Temporary workPart timeRemote workFlexible hours
- ...Job TitleThe research assistant will assist members of the viticulture lab with field work and laboratory analysis for several research projects to assess the effects of management practices on vine nutrient status, performance, and fruit quality. The research assistant...Part time
- ...Part-Time Research Assistant PositionsThe Social Science Research Institute is seeking candidates for Part-Time Research Assistant positions.Responsibilities will include providing support to investigators on research projects such as coding, designing new materials,...Part time
- ...Part-Time Research AssistantThe Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant. The successful candidate will:Be responsible for mine ventilation field survey;Data analysis for large opening...Part timeImmediate start
- Job TitleThe successful candidate will conduct field and laboratory work. Field work could be strenuous and under harsh conditions and would include conducting post-fire measurements. Lab work would entail processing litter samples, entering and managing data, and working...Temporary workPart time
- ...Lab And Field Research Assistant PositionsThe Tooker 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...Part timeNight shiftWeekend work
- ...Innovation Ecosystem Research Assistant OpportunitySpring 2025ObjectivePenn State's Impact Incubator is building an exceptional team of students from the colleges of Health and Human Development, Engineering, Business, Communications, and Arts and Architecture. This team...Part time
- ...Part-Time Research Assistant PositionsPart-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 epidemiology...Part timeSummer work
- ...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
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