Accounting Data Research Assistant (Part-Time)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time Research Assistants for the 2026/27 academic year within the Accounting Department of the Smeal College of Business. You will use data sets to conduct research and collect and analyze data under supervision.

Employment is reviewed as needs arise and adherence to university policies is required. Successful candidates will support ongoing research projects, handle data ethically, and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with collecting and analyzing data for research projects.
• Ability to work with datasets and extract meaningful results.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Use data sets to complete research
• Collect and analyze data
• Any additional duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Data collection

Research

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time Research Assistants for the 2026/27 academic year within the Accounting Department of the Smeal College of Business. You will use data sets to conduct research and collect and analyze data under supervision.

Employment is reviewed as needs arise and adherence to university policies is required. Successful candidates will support ongoing research projects, handle data ethically, and perform related duties as assigned.