research assistants
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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 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 on statistical dataprivacy. Hours, wages and anticipated periods of employment will vary. Applications will be received and reviewed as the need arises. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
$15 per hour
...POSITION REQUIREMENTS The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Energy Institute is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant. Job duties to include: Assist with dismantling and sorting electronic waste (e.g., PCBs, HDDs, solar panels)...SuggestedPart timeFor contractorsRemote work- ...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 in developing large...SuggestedPart timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
- ...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...SuggestedPart time
- ...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...SuggestedPart timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, in Hershey, Pa, is seeking a Part time Reseach Assistant. This is a Summer Internship Opportunity: AI/ML and Clinical Informatics Research focusing on Ischemic Stroke. Committed to advancing healthcare through an innovative...SuggestedPart timeFor contractorsSummer workInternshipSummer internshipWork at officeRemote work
- ...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 variety of...Part timeFor contractorsSummer workRemote work
- ...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
- ...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
- ...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
- ...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:...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...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 the University...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...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. Our research focuses on...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science and Mechanics to join our research team. As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, you will collaborate closely with graduate students, assisting them in their research programs. This...For contractorsRemote 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
- ...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...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Innovation Ecosystem Research Assistant Opportunity Spring 2025 Objective Penn State's Impact Incubator is building an exceptional team of students from the...Part timeFor contractorsRemote 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$16 per hour
...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 health,...Part timeFor contractorsImmediate startRemote work10 hours per week- ...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
- ...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 school year, and...Part timeFor contractorsSummer workWork at officeImmediate startRemote 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...Hourly payPart timeFor contractorsRemote work- ...information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice 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 assess...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife adults. The role...For contractorsRemote workMonday to Friday
- ...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
- ...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 assess...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...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...Immediate start
- ...Soil Management, in the College of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for a Part-Time Research Support position. Duties for this position include assisting the principal investigator with soil and plant sampling, taking in-field measurements, and laboratory...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
- ...JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences seeks to hire a part-time research support assistant to provide technical assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-...Part timeFor contractorsLocal areaRemote work
- ...seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Behrend is seeking a student for part-time research assistance in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to provide backup support to faculty member Dr. Sarah Whitney. This position...Part timeFor contractorsRemote work
$18.31 per hour
...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 Southeast...Part timeInternshipRemote work
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