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

Penn State University

University Park, PA, US
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Full-time penn state undergraduate student status
Available to work at least 5 hours per week
Strong organizational and communication skills
** 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 in collaborative research, data entry, literature searches, and report writing, primarily conducted online with some in-person meetings. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves assisting with ongoing collaborative research between the Criminal Justice Research Center and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing.
  • Tasks include data entry, transcription, literature searches, data analysis, and report writing under the supervision of a post-doctoral researcher.
  • Work will primarily be conducted online with periodic in-person meetings required.

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** 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 in collaborative research, data entry, literature searches, and report writing, primarily conducted online with some in-person meetings. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Penn State undergraduate student status
  • Available to work at least 5 hours per week
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented and responsible attitude
  • Experience with data analysis tools
  • Ability to attend periodic meetings

Key Requirements

  • Must be a full-time Penn State undergraduate student
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Completion of required Penn State IRB Human Subjects Training

Work Rights

Must be a current Penn State employee or student

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