Penn State University

Undergraduate Research Assistants- Van Meter


PayCompetitive
LocationUniversity Park/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ_0000055890
      Employer Industry: Higher Education

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Competitive pay
      - Supportive and inclusive work environment
      - Opportunity to work with a talented and culturally competent workforce
      - Flexibility in work hours and potential for part-time hours in the fall

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Assist with field work and water quality data acquisition in the field
      - Assist with acquisition of publicly available data and quality control
      - Conduct data analysis and literature review
      - Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Experience with R, Microsoft Office, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
      - Possession of a driver's license
      - Availability to work 30-40 hours per week in the summer

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Previous experience in a research assistant role
      - Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software

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  • About the company

      The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.