Part-Time Research Assistant, Humanities & Social Sciences

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Summer Research Assistant for part-time work to support faculty-led research projects. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with strong communication, organizational, and research skills.

The role includes conducting literature reviews, coordinating and moderating interviews, and managing project documentation. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and complete Human Subjects training before employment.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, a cover letter, and a non-AI generated writing sample to Professor Sinfree Makoni at [e-mail] by June 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and utilizing academic search databases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough searches of academic journals and synthesize findings.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, accurately transcribe findings.
• Maintain confidentiality of research materials and organize files.

Skills

Research skills

Communication

Organization

Proficiency in MS Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Humanities or Social Science

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Summer Research Assistant for part-time work to support faculty-led research projects. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with strong communication, organizational, and research skills.

The role includes conducting literature reviews, coordinating and moderating interviews, and managing project documentation. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and complete Human Subjects training before employment.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, a cover letter, and a non-AI generated writing sample to Professor Sinfree Makoni at [e-mail] by June 8, 2026.