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The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated part-time Research ... Familiarity with scientific literature and basic research methods. * Experience with Excel, Google ...

New York University

Research Scholar

New York, NY · On-site

$50/hr

Description PART TIME RESEARCH SCHOLAR New York University Tandon School of Engineering The ... and research methodologies. * Contribute to grant writing and funding applications to support ...

Unf

Part-Time Research Associate

Jacksonville, FL · On-site +1

$35/hr

... part-time Research Associate to support research, program evaluation, and innovation-focused ... Familiarity with program evaluation methods and IRB processes. * Previous involvement in innovation ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The Center for Repurposing Fossil Energy Assets (ReCET) seeks a part-time Research Associate to ... methods. The selected candidate will contribute to proposal writing, conduct infrastructure ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Applications are invited for a part-time research assistant position in the Security of Software (SOS) Lab at Penn State ( The SOS Lab focuses on methodologies that help ...

Uw

Part Time Research Consultant 2

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

Center for Women's Welfare (CWW) has an outstanding opportunity for part time Research Consultant 2 ... Document technical methodology, data sources, and workflow decisions in a manner accessible to ...

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What is the difference between Part Time Research Methodologist vs Part Time Data Analyst?

AspectPart Time Research MethodologistPart Time Data Analyst
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in research methods, social sciences, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in data science, statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentAcademic, research institutions, or consulting firmsBusiness, marketing, or tech companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research projects, policy analysis, and academic studiesUsed in data-driven decision making, reporting, and analytics

While both roles involve data and research skills, a Part Time Research Methodologist focuses on designing research studies and methodologies, often in academic or policy settings. A Part Time Data Analyst primarily interprets data to generate reports and insights for business decisions. The roles overlap in data handling but differ in scope and application.

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Part-Time Research Associate

Part-Time Research Associate

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated part-time Research Associate to support ongoing projects in environmental health and safety engineering. The role involves reviewing scientific literature, summarizing findings, organizing research planning tasks, assisting with human subjects research (e.g., surveys and computer-based activities), and performing basic data collection and analysis. This is a one-year position that includes Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Job duties include and are not limited to:
  • Conduct literature reviews and write concise summaries of scientific articles.
  • Assist in planning and organizing research tasks and timelines.
  • Support human subjects research activities, including survey administration and participant coordination.
  • Collect, clean, and organize data from experiments and surveys.
  • Perform basic statistical analysis and generate visualizations or reports.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to research documentation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Strong written communication and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with scientific literature and basic research methods.
  • Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Matlab) is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain data confidentiality in human subjects research.
  • French language proficiency is a plus, especially for projects involving West African collaborators. Not required, but helpful.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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