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Part-Time Research Assistant - Health and Human Development

Part-time

Penn State University Talent Acquisition

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Compensation
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Location
University Park, PA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Penn State’s Communication Sciences and Disorders department seeks several part-time Research Assistants to assist faculty as needed. Typical duties may include implementing research protocols and collecting data, analyzing data, and compiling reports and statistical information. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as needs arise.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research Protocol ImplementationData CollectionData AnalysisReport Compilation

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Communication Sciences and Disorders, in the College of Health and Human Development, seeks to hire several Part-Time Research Assistants to assist departmental faculty as needed. Typical duties may include: 1. Working with faculty members in implementing research protocols and collecting data 2. Analyzing data 3. Compilation of reports and statistical information from data To be considered, applicants must apply online. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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, ple se contact 814-865-1473.

How this job compares

Set against the 713 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$45–60K/yr65 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$15–16/hr47 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 118 open Research Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 713 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (150 postings).
Education
192 of the 713 open Research Assistant jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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