LER Research Assistant

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support qualitative research within the School of Labor and Employment Relations. The role involves conducting and transcribing interviews, performing data analyses, and contributing to literature reviews in an academic setting.

The candidate should demonstrate experience in conducting in-depth qualitative interviews, applying culturally sensitive interviewing techniques, and handling confidential data with independence and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting and documenting in-depth qualitative interviews.
• Ability to manage confidential research data.
• Experience with scholarly literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews.
• Transcribe interviews.
• Analyze qualitative data.

Skills

Qualitative interviewing

Transcribing interviews

Qualitative data analysis

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The School of Labor and Employment Relations is seeking applicants for part-time Research Assistant. The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include assisting the following:

• Conducting Interviews
• Transcribing Interviews
• Data Analyses

The duties associated with this position require specialized qualitative research skills that go beyond routine administrative or research support functions. The individual must have demonstrated experience conducting and documenting in-depth qualitative interviews, applying culturally sensitive interviewing techniques, managing confidential research data, conducting scholarly literature reviews, and supporting qualitative data analysis. These responsibilities require prior training and experience in qualitative research methodologies and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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