Part-time Student Research Assistant (undergraduate) – Department Of Sociology And Criminology, Criminal Justice Research Center.

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Data entry and transcription
Literature searches
Data analysis
The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time undergraduate student research assistant for the Department of Sociology and Criminology, specifically within the Criminal Justice Research Center. The role involves assisting with research tasks such as data entry, literature searches, and report writing, and requires a commitment of at least five hours per week during the spring semester of 2026

Job Summary

  • This position will assist with ongoing collaborative research between CJRC and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing.
  • Tasks will involve assisting with data entry and transcription, literature searches, data analysis, and report writing.
  • The role will be supervised by a CJRC post-doctoral researcher and work will primarily be conducted online, with periodic in-person meetings.

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The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time undergraduate student research assistant for the Department of Sociology and Criminology, specifically within the Criminal Justice Research Center. The role involves assisting with research tasks such as data entry, literature searches, and report writing, and requires a commitment of at least five hours per week during the spring semester of 2026.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data entry and transcription
  • Literature searches
  • Data analysis
  • Report writing
  • Maintain data confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented and responsible
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Full-time Penn State undergraduate student
  • Available to work at least 5 hours per week
  • Complete all required Penn State IRB Human Subjects Training

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Not specified

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