Part-Time Research Assistant- Landscape Contracting - Margaret Hoffman

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research university in Texas is seeking a temporary research assistant to support faculty with various tasks. Responsibilities include data collection, literature reviews, and writing technical reports. The ideal candidate will work independently and possess strong research skills. This position offers flexible hours on a project-by-project basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply sound research techniques and logical critical analysis.
• Effective written communication and ability to write technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.
• Effective communication with faculty regarding research projects.

Responsibilities

• Researches and collects data through complex techniques.
• Conduct a literature review of qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Clean and organize secondary quantitative data.
• Write and edit technical materials for publication.
• Report on the status of research activities.

Skills

Research techniques

Written communication

Independent work

Effective communication

Job description

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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 project.

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