Graduate Research Assistant

Penn State University

State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
Currently enrolled in bachelor's, master's, or phd program
Willingness to learn research methodologies
Ability to work independently and with a team
Penn State University is seeking three Graduate Research Assistants for the ELEVATE Autism Lab for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position involves research on the experiences of autistic individuals in the workplace and requires a commitment to collaborative data analysis, literature reviews, and manuscript writing

Job Summary

  • The ELEVATE Autism Lab is hiring three graduate research assistants for the 2025-2026 academic year to address maltreatment and exclusion of autistic people in the workplace.
  • GRAs will collaborate with faculty on data collection, coding, literature reviews, and grant writing with opportunities for co-authorship on publications.
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled students willing to commit approximately 5 hours per week and attend biweekly mentorship meetings.

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Penn State University is seeking three Graduate Research Assistants for the ELEVATE Autism Lab for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position involves research on the experiences of autistic individuals in the workplace and requires a commitment to collaborative data analysis, literature reviews, and manuscript writing.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program
  • Willingness to learn research methodologies
  • Ability to work independently and with a team

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Interest in scientific writing and manuscript preparation
  • Background in rehabilitation and human services

Key Requirements

  • Enrollment in Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program
  • Field of study: Rehabilitation and human services or related field
  • Successful completion of background check(s)

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