P/T Research Assistant - RPTM Taff

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support social science study development and survey design. You will test AI ranger prototypes and assist with data entry and preliminary analysis, under supervision.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with an interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology, and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Flexible hours (~5 hrs/week) with compensation starting at $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students with interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Qualtrics and coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of social science studies
• Test and evaluate AI ranger prototypes
• Assist with survey design and administration
• Perform data entry and preliminary analysis

Skills

Undergraduate student

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Qualtrics

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The College/Unit of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management is seeking applicants for part-time job of research assistant.Job duties to include:* Assist with development of social science studies* Test and evaluate AI ranger prototypes* Assist with survey design and administration* Perform data entry and preliminary analysisRequirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:* Open to undergraduate students with interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills* Qualtrics and coding experience preferredSchedule:* Hours are flexible, but approximately 5 hours a week Compensation:The starting rate for this job is $18.