Part-Time Research Assistant - Public Health Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, seeks a Part‑time Research Assistant for a Summer Internship focusing on AI/ML and clinical informatics related to ischemic stroke.

You will analyze EHR and public data, apply ML/AI methods, and collaborate with experts in AI, informatics, and neurology, reporting to Dr. Abedi and co‑mentored by Dr. Zand. This internship offers hands‑on research exposure and contributes to healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and interpreting results.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and AI/clinical informatics.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis related to ischemic stroke and related factors.
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to support research objectives.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and present results.

Skills

Data analysis

ML/AI

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduate student in public health or related field

Job description

Job Title

Part time Reseach Assistant

Location

Hershey, PA

Job Description

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, is seeking a Part‑time Research Assistant for a Summer Internship focusing on AI/ML and Clinical Informatics Research for Ischemic Stroke. This interdisciplinary role involves analyzing data from Electronic Health Records (EHR) and public sources, applying machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques, and interpreting findings to identify and bridge care gaps in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions.

Interns will collaborate with experts in AI, clinical informatics, and neurology, reporting to Dr. Abedi (Department of Public Health Sciences) and co‑mentored by Dr. Zand (Department of Neurology). The experience provides hands‑on research exposure and contributes to meaningful advancements in healthcare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and interpret findings related to ischemic stroke and associated factors.
• Apply machine learning and AI methodologies to support research objectives.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and agile team.
• Prepare reports and present results to the research team.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biomedical informatics, computer science).
• Some research experience and a fast learner.
• Strong interest in collaborative work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Clearances

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.