LER Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the School of Labor and Employment Relations. The role focuses on supporting qualitative research activities, including interviews, transcription, and data analysis.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with in-depth qualitative interviews, culturally sensitive interviewing techniques, and managing confidential data, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting and documenting in-depth qualitative interviews.
• Ability to apply culturally sensitive interviewing techniques.
• Experience managing confidential research data.
• Experience conducting scholarly literature reviews.
• Experience supporting qualitative data analysis.
• Training and experience in qualitative research methodologies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth qualitative interviews.
• Transcribe interviews and manage transcripts.
• Support qualitative data analyses and reporting.

Skills

Qualitative interviews

Interview transcription

Data analysis

Qualitative research

Literature reviews

Confidential data management

Independent work

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 independent with minimal supervision.

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