Desmarais Part-Time 2026-27 Research Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Penn State University seeks a part-time Desmarais 2026-27 Research Assistant to work with the Center for Social Data Analytics. The role focuses on data collection, analysis, and writing for projects in AI, digital political communication, and subnational U.S. politics.

The position runs during the fall with potential continuation, offering compensation at $15.00 per hour. Background checks are required for employment with the University.

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and writing on projects.
• Interest in AI and digital politics.
• Engagement with subnational U.S. politics topics.

Responsibilities

• Assist on AI and digital politics projects under supervision.
• Collect and analyze data and contribute to writing.
• Collaborate with C-SoDA researchers during the fall term with possible continuation.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Academic writing

AI awareness

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of the Liberal Arts, in the Center for Social Data Analytics is seeking applicants for part-time job of Desmarais Part-Time 2026-27 Research Assistant.

Job duties to include:
The RA will be working under the supervision of C-SoDA researchers on projects related to Artificial Intelligence, digital political communication, and subnational U.S. politics. They will be working on data collection, analysis, and writing. Work to be during the fall with the possibility of continuation.

Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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