Summer Research Assistant — Humanities & Social Sciences

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a highly organized Research Assistant to support a faculty-led research project. The candidate should be a recent graduate with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of working independently and in a team, and able to meet deadlines while handling humanities or social science content.

The role involves literature reviews, coordinating and conducting interviews, transcribing findings, and assisting in data analysis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Humanities or Social Science fields within past 2 years.
• Research skills: Demonstrated experience in conducting literature reviews and utilizing academic search databases (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed, JSTOR).
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with diverse research participants and team members.
• Organization: Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict project deadlines.
• Software: Proficiency in MS Office, Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Literature Reviews: Conduct thorough searches of academic journals, databases, and publications to identify relevant literature, synthesize findings, and highlight key themes.
• Interview Coordination & Execution: Coordinate participant schedules, conduct or moderate interviews, and accurately transcribe or summarize findings.
• Data Management: Maintain confidentiality of interview materials and storage of documents as directed.
• Project Support: Attend project meetings, maintain organized research files, and perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Literature reviews

Interview coordination

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Humanities or Social Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a highly organized Research Assistant to support a faculty-led research project. The candidate should be a recent graduate with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of working independently and in a team, and able to meet deadlines while handling humanities or social science content.

The role involves literature reviews, coordinating and conducting interviews, transcribing findings, and assisting in data analysis.