Part Time - Student - Electrical Engineering/Physics Researcher (2026-2027)

The Pennsylvania State University; Paxtonia (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Electrical Engineering Department at Penn State Harrisburg invites applications for part-time, student wage research openings in Electrical Engineering and Physics for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

Duties include data compilation and entry, lab and/or research support, and project-related tasks as assigned by faculty. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and vacancies will be filled as needed.

Qualifications

• Education requirements will vary depending on the opening.
• Vacancies filled as needed by individual department faculty.

Responsibilities

• Data compilation and entry support for assigned projects.
• Lab and/or research support as required by faculty.

Skills

Data entry

Lab support

Research support

Education

Education requirements vary

Job description

Position specifics

The Electrical Engineering Department in the School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SSET) at Penn State Harrisburg invites applications for part-time student wage research openings in Electrical Engineering and Physics for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

Job Duties

Depending upon the assignment, duties may include (but not limited to) data compilation and entry, lab and/or research support.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education requirements will vary depending on the specific opening available. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis and vacancies will be filled as needed by individual department faculty.

Compensation

Starting wage is $15.00/hour.

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