Part-Time Accounting Research Assistant - Data Analysis

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring multiple Part-Time Research Assistants for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants will be reviewed as needs arise and will contribute by using data sets to support research, collecting and analyzing data, and performing additional duties as assigned.

These roles are part-time, with duties aligned to ongoing research in the Accounting Department within the Smeal College of Business. Employment is contingent on background checks and university policies.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with data sets and basic statistical concepts.
• Ability to collect, clean, and analyze data for research purposes.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Use data sets to complete research
• Collect and analyze data
• Any additional duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Data handling

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring multiple Part-Time Research Assistants for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants will be reviewed as needs arise and will contribute by using data sets to support research, collecting and analyzing data, and performing additional duties as assigned.

These roles are part-time, with duties aligned to ongoing research in the Accounting Department within the Smeal College of Business. Employment is contingent on background checks and university policies.