Part-Time Research Analyst: 3PL Warehouse Industry Insights

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Supply Chain Research at Penn State University Park is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant to support a 3PL Warehouse Industry Impact Study. The role involves data collection, cleansing, and preparation for analysis, with up to 10 hours per week for about six weeks.

You will collaborate with faculty on data analysis, produce visualizations (heat maps, charts) and prepare reports for dissemination.

Qualifications

• Must ensure high-quality data collection and integrity.
• Experience handling large datasets and complex data relationships.
• Ability to translate data into readable formats and visuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect and cleanse structured and unstructured data from web sources and reports.
• Process datasets for accuracy and consistency for analysis.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights and present findings via visualizations and reports.
• Prepare professional reports and presentations for publication.
• Work independently with regular project updates in virtual meetings.

Skills

Data management

Data cleansing

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Data visualization

Report preparation

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Center for Supply Chain Research at Penn State University Park is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant to support a 3PL Warehouse Industry Impact Study. The role involves data collection, cleansing, and preparation for analysis, with up to 10 hours per week for about six weeks.

You will collaborate with faculty on data analysis, produce visualizations (heat maps, charts) and prepare reports for dissemination.