Part-Time Research Assistant: Cybersecurity Experiments

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; 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

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.