Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

REI Research Assistant

Pennsylvania State University

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • 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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire part-time help!

The research assistant will assist Rock Ethics Institute faculty in a study examining how large-language model (LLM)-controlled artificial agents use and develop social strategies, and ways to foster deeper discussion of the appropriate role of emerging AI technologies in moral society.

To be considered, please apply.

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.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports 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
Vacancy posted 21 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the REI Research Assistant in University Park, PA vacancy
  •  ...A leading research university in Centre County, State College, is seeking part-time Research Lab Assistants for the academic year. The selected candidates will support research projects by performing tasks such as data collection, analysis, and assisting senior research... 
    Suggested
    Part time

    The Pennsylvania State University

    State College, PA
    3 days ago
  •  ...DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Biology, in the Eberly College of Science, has part‑time openings for Research Lab Assistants to work in the Buanafina research lab within the department this summer. The Research Lab Assistant performs a variety of... 
    Suggested
    Part time
    Summer work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    State College, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...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... 
    Suggested
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...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... 
    Suggested
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Penn State University in Lemont, Pennsylvania is looking for graduate research assistants to join the PRO Health Lab within the Prevention Research Center. The role involves conducting vital research for a study funded by the NIH. Ideal candidates should embody a commitment... 
    Suggested

    Penn State University

    Lemont, PA
    10 hours ago
  •  ...A leading research university in the United States is seeking motivated Graduate Research Assistants to join the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences. Candidates must be full-time doctoral students with strong skills in Python... 
    Full time

    The Pennsylvania State University

    State College, PA
    3 days ago
  •  ...work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Behavioral Research Assistant (RA) position manages the daily running of research studies in our computer lab. Job Duties Duties include keeping studies... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Description 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 on amphibian fungal pathogens... 
    Part time
    Summer work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    State College, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...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. #J-18808-Ljbffr... 
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    State College, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Bellisario College of Communications is seeking undergraduate students to work with faculty on research projects for the 2026/27 academic year. Candidates must be Bellisario students. Students who have an interest in research or creative... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    4 days ago
  • $16 per hour

     ...Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The College of Agriculture is seeking applicants for a part-time research assistant opening. We are recruiting research assistants for the Lowry Weed Ecology Lab to assist with experiments in both the field... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Summer work
    Remote work
    Weekday work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...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 contractors
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Job Title 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 conducting... 
    Part time

    Penn State University

    State College, PA
    1 day ago
  •  ...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 pay
    Part time
    10 hours per week

    Penn State University

    State College, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The research assistant will be conducting research on GPUs, evaluating scheduling mechanisms to boost GPU utilization. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is seeking an undergraduate student to participate in a transportation-related research experience. Position Requirements Students who are enrolled in civil engineering or a related engineering program, are... 
    Part time

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Penn State, see Notice 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... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...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 and... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  • $14 per hour

     ...Stress Psychophysiology Lab in the Department of Biobehavioral Health in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking research assistants to work up to 24 hours per week. The Research Assistant/Associate performs a variety of specialized tasks associated with... 
    Hourly pay
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    1 day ago
  •  ...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 time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Undergraduate Research Assistant The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist with monitoring bluebird boxes, conducting behavioral experiments, and other data collection at Rock Springs during the Summer... 
    Part time
    Summer work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...The Forest Dynamics Lab in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is looking for a part-time summer undergraduate research assistant to help with projects in forest ecology and management. Most work will be at local research sites and include forest... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Summer work
    Local area
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    4 days ago
  •  ...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 time
    For contractors
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  • $15 per hour

     ...Undergraduate Research Assistant The Quality Talk research team is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to work on our federally funded research project housed in the College of Education. This employee will provide support for various research activities, including... 
    Part time

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Undergraduate Research Assistant The Department of Geography (Van Meter Lab) in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA). The URA position will be 5-20 hours/week. Job duties for the successful candidate will... 
    Immediate start

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    1 day ago
  •  ...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 ongoing research and outreach... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    3 days ago
  • $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)... 
    Part time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, PA
    1 day ago
  •  ...USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app This Summer Research Assistant Intern (SRAI) position allows local high school students to gain exposure to academic research in a supervised laboratory setting. Trainees will join the research team... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Traineeship
    Summer work
    Summer internship
    Local area
    10 hours per week

    University System Of New Hampshire

    State College, PA
    1 day ago
  •  ...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 contractors
    Remote work
    Monday to Friday

    Penn State University

    University Park, PA
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences seeks to hire part‑time research support assistants to provide assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field‑based... 
    Part time
    Local area
    Remote work

    The Pennsylvania State University

    State College, PA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to REI Research Assistant. Be the first to apply!