Remote Research Assistant: Data, Literature & Reports

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support faculty with data collection, literature reviews, data cleaning, and technical writing. Responsibilities include reporting on progress and assisting with publication-ready materials.

The role offers project-based hours and flexible scheduling, with remote work options where appropriate. The selected candidate will apply sound research methods, communicate clearly, and work independently to

Qualifications

• Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology, and logical critical analysis.
• Effective written communication with the ability to write technical reports.
• Ability to work independently in a remote/distributed work environment.
• Communicate effectively with faculty concerning research project

Responsibilities

• Researches and collects data through complex techniques and procedures.
• Conduct a literature review of qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Clean and organize secondary quantitative data from various resources.
• Writes and edits technical materials for publication.
• Reports on the status of research activities.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support faculty with data collection, literature reviews, data cleaning, and technical writing. Responsibilities include reporting on progress and assisting with publication-ready materials.

The role offers project-based hours and flexible scheduling, with remote work options where appropriate. The selected candidate will apply sound research methods, communicate clearly, and work independently to