Part-Time Computer Science Research Assistant - Smeal, Marketing Department - Dr. Melessa

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a computer scientist to join a dynamic digital marketing research team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in innovative projects that explore user interactions with websites. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful research while gaining practical experience in the field. The position is flexible, allowing for remote work with occasional lab visits, making it ideal for those looking to balance work and study. If you have a passion for technology and research, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend languages such as Python or C++. Knowledge of SQL is essential.
• Familiarity with web technologies like JavaScript and HTML is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a digital marketing research team to study user interactions with websites.
• Collaborate with experts and gain valuable research experience.

Skills

Python

C++

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Master in Computer Science

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Marketing Department is seeking a computer scientist to join our digital marketing research team studying how people interact with websites. We’re building websites and studying how users interact with them. Work can be done remotely but may require coming into a lab on occasion if necessary.

The computer scientist will be compensated monetarily while gaining research experience by collaborating with digital marketing experts. The research team consists of Sean Melessa, a tenure track professor at PSU; Paul Hoban, head of ad measurement at Air BnB; and Poet Larsen, a doctoral candidate at USC.

The exact amount of work required is to be determined based on the needs of the project, but it’s estimated that a total of 20-50 hours of work will need to be completed between February and May 2025. Further collaboration opportunities may be available based on the applicant’s performance and fit with the project. Applicants with computer science experience and/or education are preferred but not required.

The position requires experience in:

1. Python/C++ (or another backend language).
2. SQL.
3. JavaScript + HTML.

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