Part-Time Research Assistant: Social Science & AI

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant position within the College of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management. The role supports social science studies, survey design, and data entry, with flexible hours around 5 per week.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with interest in parks, visitor behavior or AI technology.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students with interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Qualtrics and coding experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of social science studies
• Test and evaluate AI ranger prototypes
• Assist with survey design and administration
• Perform data entry and preliminary analysis

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Qualtrics

Coding

Job description

Penn State University in University Park, PA invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant position within the College of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management. The role supports social science studies, survey design, and data entry, with flexible hours around 5 per week.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with interest in parks, visitor behavior or AI technology.