Part-Time Research Assistant- Landscape Contracting - Margaret Hoffman

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a temporary research assistant to support a faculty member on a project-by-project basis. The role offers flexible hours and remote/distributed work options.

The assistant will help collect data, review literature, organize datasets, and contribute to technical publications. Responsibilities include data handling, literature synthesis, and reporting on progress, with an emphasis on rigorous research practices and independent work in a distributed

Qualifications

• Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis.
• Effective written communication with the ability to write technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in a remote/distributed work environment.
• Communicate effectively with faculty concerning research projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist a faculty member with research tasks.
• Conduct literature reviews of qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Clean and organize secondary quantitative data from various resources.
• Write and edit technical materials for publication.
• Report on the status of research activities.

Skills

Research techniques

Written communication

Independent work in remote environment

Effective collaboration with faculty

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This job will be assisting the faculty member in a variety of research tasks. As a temporary position, hours are offered on a project-by-project basis. Flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Researches and collects data through complex techniques and procedures.
• Conduct a literature review of qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Clean and organize secondary quantitative data from various resources.
• Writes and edits technical materials for publication.
• Reports on the status of research activities.

Requirements and qualifications

• Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis.
• Effective written communication with the ability to write technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in a remote/distributed work environment.
• Communicate effectively with faculty concerning research projects.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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University Park, PA