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Undergraduate Research Assistant


Pay$12.00 / hour
LocationDunmore/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ_0000059545
      Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Hourly rate of $12 per hour
      - Fully remote work opportunity, allowing for flexibility
      - Involvement in impactful research related to the opioid epidemic and community health
      - Opportunity to develop skills in data analysis and programming
      - Gain experience working with AI/ML methodologies in a collaborative research environment
      - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Conduct literature reviews to understand the public health issues related to the opioid epidemic
      - Perform data analysis and summarize findings to support the research project
      - Present research results to stakeholders and contribute to project discussions
      - Collaborate with team members from Penn State Scranton and Penn State Great Valley
      - Work independently for 10 hours per week under limited supervision

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Background in business and/or quantitative studies
      - Basic data analysis and processing skills
      - Understanding of statistical analysis
      - Some knowledge of MS Excel
      - Strong commitment to learning and ability to work independently

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with SQL, MS Access, SAS, and/or Python
      - Any programming experience
      - Strong organizational skills and a result-driven approach

      #HigherEducation #ResearchOpportunity #RemoteWork #DataAnalysis #OpioidEpidemic

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