Part-time Research Assistant - Bruening Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State’s Youth & Community Nutrition Impact Research Team, led by Dr. Meg Bruening, seeks part-time research technicians to support public health nutrition studies. You will help code interviews, collect school-based data (surveys, interviews, plate waste), and perform literature reviews.

Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and teamwork are essential. The role contributes to ongoing nutrition research with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in community-based data

Qualifications

• Background in public health, nutrition, or related field preferred.
• Experience with surveys, interviews, or plate waste data is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Code interviews and assist with data entry.
• Collect community-based data including surveys, interviews, and plate waste data in schools.
• Conduct literature reviews and support other research tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Health and Human Development seeks part-time research technicians to assist with public health nutrition research studies in the Youth & Community Nutrition Impact Research Team under Dr. Meg Bruening. Part-time research assistants will assist with coding interviews, collecting community-based data including but not limited to surveys, interviews, and plate waste data in schools, conducting literature reviews, and other research tasks as assigned.Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good communication; Interest in nutrition.

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