Electoral Reform Research Assistant Part-time

Penn State

State College, PA, US
Hourly: $30; total hours: up to 100; benefits: not...
Hybrid
Extensive experience with r programming language
Interest in electoral reform systems
Formal modeling skills in political science
Penn State is seeking a part-time Electoral Reform Research Assistant, ideally a graduate or undergraduate student, to assist with statistical research focused on U.S. electoral reforms. Applicants should have strong R programming skills or experience in formal modeling in political science. The position offers a pay rate of $30 per hour for up to 100 hours of work

Job Summary

  • The Department of Statistics seeks a graduate or undergraduate student to assist with statistical research on U.S. electoral reforms.
  • Successful candidates will receive $30 per hour for up to 100 total hours of work during Spring/Summer 2026.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with work beginning immediately after hiring.

Matching Summary

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Penn State is seeking a part-time Electoral Reform Research Assistant, ideally a graduate or undergraduate student, to assist with statistical research focused on U.S. electoral reforms. Applicants should have strong R programming skills or experience in formal modeling in political science. The position offers a pay rate of $30 per hour for up to 100 hours of work.

Salary

Hourly: $30; Total Hours: Up to 100; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience with R programming language
  • Interest in electoral reform systems
  • Formal modeling skills in political science

Nice-to-have

  • Graduate or undergraduate student status
  • Experience with proportional representation
  • Single transferable vote analysis

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State employee or student status preferred
  • External applicants must complete online application process
  • Must pass university background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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