Part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant - Department Of Statistics

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Not specified; hours, wages vary by position
Hybrid
Knowledge of introductory statistics concepts
Interest in stem education research
Ability to create student response datasets
The Department of Statistics seeks undergraduate research assistants to work on a NSF-funded project regarding statistics education

Job Summary

  • The Department of Statistics seeks undergraduate research assistants to work on a NSF-funded project regarding statistics education.
  • Successful applicants will collaborate with faculty and graduate students to develop a unique dataset of student responses from partner institutions.
  • Candidates will gain state-of-the-art knowledge on the development of formative assessment questions and rubrics.

Matching Summary

The Department of Statistics seeks undergraduate research assistants to work on a NSF-funded project regarding statistics education.

Salary

Not specified; Hours, wages vary by position

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Knowledge of introductory statistics concepts
  • Interest in STEM Education research
  • Ability to create student response datasets

Nice-to-have

  • Direct experience with teaching and assessment practices
  • Experience with multiple statistics courses
  • Background as Learning Assistant or Grader

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate student status required
  • Completion of background check required
  • Application deadline April 10

Work Rights

Not specified

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