Part-Time Research Assistant: Leader Traits & Data Coding

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Management & Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business. The role involves assessing leader personality characteristics, coding data, and performing additional duties as requested.

Schedule spans 10/19/2026 through 4/30/2027, at 3–5 hours per week, with compensation starting at $25 per hour. Required are a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s degree is preferred, and completion of Psychology coursework or degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Completion of Psychology course or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess leader personality characteristics.
• Code data.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Code data

Assess leader personality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Management & Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business. The role involves assessing leader personality characteristics, coding data, and performing additional duties as requested.

Schedule spans 10/19/2026 through 4/30/2027, at 3–5 hours per week, with compensation starting at $25 per hour. Required are a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s degree is preferred, and completion of Psychology coursework or degree is