Part-Time Research Assistant — Prison Project (Survey)

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University, via Penn State Beaver, invites undergraduates to join the Scandinavian Prison Project as a part-time Research Assistant. You will administer paper surveys to individuals incarcerated in a nearby state prison under supervision, helping gather important data while upholding ethical standards.

Key timing includes data collection from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, with hours typically 8 AM to 8 PM. A required training occurs Monday, November 16.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Penn State Beaver or Juniata College.
• No prior prison or research experience required.
• Must be comfortable interacting with incarcerated individuals.
• Available for at least one full day of data collection.
• Must attend training on Monday, November 16.

Responsibilities

• Distributing paper surveys to incarcerated individuals at a state correctional institution.
• Collecting paper surveys from incarcerated individuals at a state correctional institution.
• Answering questions about the Scandinavian Prison Project and Prison Climate Questionnaire.
• Adhering to ethical standards including participant confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

Enrolled student at Penn State Beaver or Juniata College

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University, via Penn State Beaver, invites undergraduates to join the Scandinavian Prison Project as a part-time Research Assistant. You will administer paper surveys to individuals incarcerated in a nearby state prison under supervision, helping gather important data while upholding ethical standards.

Key timing includes data collection from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, with hours typically 8 AM to 8 PM. A required training occurs Monday, November 16.