Part-Time Research Assistant - Nutrition & Community Health

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State invites applications for a part-time position in the Department of Nutritional Sciences to support research on nutrition, health, and well-being in community settings, especially among rural families. This role offers hands-on experience in data collection and literature reviews under faculty supervision.

The successful candidate will help prepare materials, maintain records, and participate in community-engaged activities with the team, gaining exposure to real-world nutrition

Qualifications

• Experience in research settings preferred.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of research materials, including the design and review of intervention and recruitment materials and data collection instruments.
• Assist with data collection and maintaining research records, including detailed spreadsheets and data tracking systems.
• Conduct searches of and document scientific literature related to lab research projects.
• Participate in community-engaged activities with the research team.

Job description

Penn State invites applications for a part-time position in the Department of Nutritional Sciences to support research on nutrition, health, and well-being in community settings, especially among rural families. This role offers hands-on experience in data collection and literature reviews under faculty supervision.

The successful candidate will help prepare materials, maintain records, and participate in community-engaged activities with the team, gaining exposure to real-world nutrition