About the role#
We are hiring two undergraduate research assistants to support a project studying police field training practices in a northeastern state. This position is funded by the Research Experience for Undergraduate Grant through the Office of Research and Outreach and runs from 2024 to 2026.
What you'll do#
- Work with both quantitative and qualitative data sets.
- Synthesize relevant literature to support the project goals.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current undergraduate student.
- Proven experience in conducting research and data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Experience using Stata is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $18 per hour.
- Note: The total number of hours is limited by the grant funding.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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