Penn State University

Undergraduate Research Assistant


Pay$12.00 / hour
LocationScranton/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
      - Fully remote position offering flexibility
      - Opportunity to contribute to impactful research on the Opioid Epidemic
      - Gain experience in data analysis and research methodologies
      - Work independently and develop organizational skills
      - Engage with interdisciplinary teams at Penn State

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Conduct literature reviews to understand the Opioid Epidemic's impact on communities
      - Perform data analysis and summarize research findings
      - Present results and contribute to research documentation
      - Collaborate with teams from Penn State Scranton and Penn State Great Valley
      - Manage a work schedule of 10 hours per week until grant funding is exhausted

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Background in business and/or quantitative studies
      - Basic data analysis and processing skills
      - Understanding of statistical analysis
      - Proficiency in MS Excel
      - Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision

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

      #HigherEducation #ResearchOpportunity #RemoteWork #DataAnalysis #OpioidEpidemic

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  • About the company

      The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.