Penn State University · 3 months ago
Part-Time Research Associate
University Park, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPenn State University is seeking a part-time Research Associate to support ongoing projects in environmental health and safety engineering. The role involves reviewing scientific literature, assisting with human subjects research, and performing basic data collection and analysis.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct literature reviews and write concise summaries of scientific articles
Assist in planning and organizing research tasks and timelines
Support human subjects research activities, including survey administration and participant coordination
Collect, clean, and organize data from experiments and surveys
Perform basic statistical analysis and generate visualizations or reports
Maintain accurate records and contribute to research documentation
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related STEM field
Strong written communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with scientific literature and basic research methods
Ability to work independently and maintain data confidentiality in human subjects research
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
Preferred
Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Matlab) is a plus
French language proficiency is a plus, especially for projects involving West African collaborators
Company
Penn State University
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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