Part time Research Assistant

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant to support cybersecurity research through online and lab experiments with human subjects. The role focuses on collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative measures of performance, under faculty supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree or are PhD students; strong skills in quantitative analysis, experiment design, and data interpretation are desirable. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and running online and lab-based experiments.
• Familiarity with human-subject research protocols and data collection.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct online and lab experiments with human subjects in cybersecurity settings.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support research activities and prepare results for reporting.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Experiment design

Human subject research

Qualitative methods

Education

Master's degree

PhD candidate

Job description

## Part time Research AssistantApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082791# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**The College/Unit of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.The student will participate in designing and conducting online and laboratory human subject experiments to obtain quantitative and qualitative measures of human performance in various cybersecurity settings.Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:* Master's degree or current Ph.D. student encouraged to apply.Compensation:The starting rate for this job is $20. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.