Part-time Research Assistant: Climate & Public Health

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a part-time student research assistant to support a funded project on climate-related environmental exposures and pregnancy outcomes. The role involves literature reviews, data management, and assisting with research reports and presentations.

Under supervision of Dr. Kristin Sznajder, you will assist with data preparation and analysis, qualitative data collection, coding, and coordination with the Penn State

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in public health research.
• Experience with statistical software or data management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and assist with data management and documentation.
• Prepare and analyze quantitative data and assist with research reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Assist with qualitative data collection, coding, and coordinating with Penn State Harrisburg.
• Support field activities and integration with climate data related to pregnancy outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Interest in public health research

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a part-time student research assistant to support a funded project on climate-related environmental exposures and pregnancy outcomes. The role involves literature reviews, data management, and assisting with research reports and presentations.

Under supervision of Dr. Kristin Sznajder, you will assist with data preparation and analysis, qualitative data collection, coding, and coordination with the Penn State