Loyle Sanchez Part Time Research Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 12,186 - 14,597; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the Department of Political Science. The assistant will contact organizations involved in peacebuilding aid efforts in Colombia, gathering crucial information about project sites and relationships with local partners.

This role begins in January 2026 with a compensation rate of $15.00 per hour, requiring about 10 hours of work per week. Applicants should have contextual knowledge of the Colombian aid system and research design principles.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has knowledge of the aid system in Colombia.
• Must understand research design principles.
• Background check is mandatory for employment.

Responsibilities

• Contact international and Colombian organizations in peacebuilding aid networks.
• Gather information on project implementation site locations.
• Identify additional organizations involved in the aid delivery.

Skills

Contextual knowledge of the aid system in Colombia

Research design principles

Job description

The Department of Political Science is seeking applicants for a part‑time position: Loyle Sanchez Part‑Time Research Assistant.

Job Duties

• The research assistant will contact international and Colombian organizations active in the peacebuilding aid networks collected in a previous data effort. The assistant will contact organizations located at the end of the reported chain of aid delivery to gather information on: a) the locations of the project implementation sites; b) any additional organizations in the chain of aid delivery (final recipients) not captured in the reported data; and c) characteristics of the relationship between organizations (e.g., the degree of involvement of local partners).
• The appointment is expected to start January 2026 and end by the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

Requirements and Qualifications

An ideal candidate would have contextual knowledge of the aid system in Colombia and of research design principles. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $15.00 per hour, at 10 hours per week, for about 80 hours total.

Remote and Hybrid Work

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

EEO Statement

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