P/T Research Assistant - RPTM Taff

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the College/Unit of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management. Responsibilities include developing social science studies, testing AI ranger prototypes, and assisting with survey design and data entry.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology; experience with Qualtrics and coding is preferred.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students with interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology
• 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

Qualtrics

Coding experience

Undergraduate student

Education

Undergraduate student

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 a part‑time research assistant position.

Job duties

• 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

Requirements, 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 preferred

Schedule: hours are flexible, but approximately 5 hours a week.

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $18.

Background checks / clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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