Undergraduate Research Assistant - Biobehavioral Health
Penn State Golf Courses
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Deliver intervention sessions via zoom
Recruit and coordinate participants
Collect and manage data
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The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for a behavioral intervention study focused on increasing optimism in midlife adults. The role involves delivering Zoom sessions, recruiting participants, managing data, and supporting research activities, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and reliability.
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Job Summary
This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife adults.
The undergraduate research assistant will support a pilot study housed in the Biobehavioral Health Department at Penn State University.
The role involves delivering intervention sessions via Zoom, recruiting and coordinating participants, collecting and managing data, and supporting day-to-day research activities.
Matching Summary
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The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for a behavioral intervention study focused on increasing optimism in midlife adults. The role involves delivering Zoom sessions, recruiting participants, managing data, and supporting research activities, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and reliability.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Deliver intervention sessions via Zoom
Recruit and coordinate participants
Collect and manage data
Attend weekly team meetings
Consistent daily availability for Zoom sessions
Nice-to-have
Interest in behavioral medicine
Strong interpersonal skills
Virtual/Zoom-based communication skills
Prior participant-facing experience
Key Requirements
Current Penn State employee or student
External applicant process required if not current employee/student