Part-Time Research Assistant-Social Science Research Institute

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The Social Science Research Institute is seeking candidates for Part‑Time Research Assistant positions.

Responsibilities will include providing support to investigators on research projects such as coding, designing new materials, or re-design existing materials, transcription, programming, database management, etc.

These are part‑time positions for no more than 20 hours per week.

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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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