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
** 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. **

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.

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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. **

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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