Part-time Research Assistant - Bruening Lab

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in College Station is seeking part-time research technicians to support public health nutrition studies within the Youth & Community Nutrition Impact Research Team under Dr. Meg Bruening. You will help code interviews, collect surveys and plate waste data in schools, and conduct literature reviews.

Strong attention to detail and good communication are essential. Ideal candidates are able to work independently and as part of a team, with an interest in nutrition and

Qualifications

• Assist with coding interviews and collecting community-based data such as surveys and plate waste data.
• Conduct literature reviews and perform other research tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, ability to learn, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Code interviews and manage data collection across school settings.
• Collect community-based data including surveys, interviews, and plate waste data in schools.
• Conduct literature reviews to support nutrition research projects.

Skills

Data collection

Interview coding

Literature reviews

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Nutrition interest

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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