Undergraduate Research Assistant - Biobehavioral Health
Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Deliver intervention sessions via zoom
Recruit and coordinate participants
Collect and manage data
Penn State University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for a behavioral intervention study aimed at increasing optimism in midlife adults. The role involves delivering intervention sessions via Zoom, recruiting participants, and managing data, requiring availability for consistent evening and weekend hours
Job Summary
This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife adults.
The role involves delivering intervention sessions via Zoom, recruiting and coordinating participants, collecting and managing data, and supporting day-to-day research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and research staff.
The undergraduate research assistant will support a pilot study housed in the Biobehavioral Health Department at Penn State University.
Matching Summary
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Penn State University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for a behavioral intervention study aimed at increasing optimism in midlife adults. The role involves delivering intervention sessions via Zoom, recruiting participants, and managing data, requiring availability for consistent evening and weekend hours.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Deliver intervention sessions via Zoom
Recruit and coordinate participants
Collect and manage data
Attend weekly team meetings
Monitor intervention fidelity
Nice-to-have
Interest in behavioral medicine
Strong interpersonal skills
Professionalism and attention to detail
Key Requirements
Current Penn State student or employee
Available for consistent 2-3 hour blocks daily (e.g., 5:00–8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday)
Willing to meet with participants on occasional weekends