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The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is looking to hire a part time research assistant. This position will be responsible for data processing, analysis, and ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education in the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking to hire a part time research assistant to conduct a ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

The Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant. The successful candidate will: * Be responsible for mine ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The Part-Time Research Assistant will support the research team by assisting with a comprehensive literature review on the adoption of new soil practices in organic vegetable production.

The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking to hire a research assistant to work on data management and data analysis for the applied population ecology ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

The candidate will assist in various soilborne disease projects in the lab, greenhouse, and field. Our research focuses on microbial ecology and microbiome research. Examples of topics include fungal ...

DePaul University

PT Research Project Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.69 - $17.05/hr

The Part-Time Research Assistant will report to the Director of the Center for Community Research. The Part-Time Research Assistant will help the Director with tasks as needed on the post-viral grant ...

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What is the difference between Part Time Part Time Research Assistant vs Part Time Research Coordinator?

AspectPart Time Research AssistantPart Time Research Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree or current student status in a related fieldUsually requires a bachelor's degree, often with some experience in research or project management
Work EnvironmentAssists with data collection, literature reviews, and basic analysis in academic or clinical settingsOversees research projects, manages data, and coordinates team activities in academic or research institutions
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizationsResearch institutions, universities, healthcare research departments

In summary, a Part Time Research Assistant typically supports research tasks under supervision, focusing on data collection and analysis, while a Part Time Research Coordinator manages research projects, coordinating teams and overseeing progress. Both roles require relevant educational background but differ in responsibilities and level of oversight.

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Part-Time Research Assistant

University Park, PA • On-site

Penn State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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$18.75 - $26/hr

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Re-posted 6 days ago

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The part-time research assistant will design and evaluate routing algorithms for quantum networks. The goal is to improve the probability of establishing end-to-end routing paths by leveraging repeater nodes equipped with long-lived quantum memory,
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