Part Time Linguistics & Music Perception Lab Research Assistants
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Students or recent graduates in psychology, communications, or social sciences., Experience with psychology, experimental design, or data analysis is valued but not required., Interest in linguistics, music perception, or related fields is beneficial., Strong communication and organizational skills are desirable..Key responsibilities:
- Reading and discussing scientific literature.
- Setting up and supervising psychological experiments and interviews.
- Transcribing and coding audio/video data.
- Managing research procedures and administrative tasks.
Job description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: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
Job DutiesDuties vary considerably from project to project, but may include:
Reading and discussion of relevant scientific literature.
Setup and proctoring of psychological experiments and interviews.
Supervision of research participants during group sessions.
Transcription and coding of audiovideo recordings and other data.
Development and documentation of research procedures.
Administrative tasks (filing, equipment management, etc.).
Work will be conducted in the social science labs at Penn State Brandywine and via remote work. RAs work in small teams and individually. This role is wellsuited for students or recent graduates in psychology, communications, or other social sciences. Experience with psychology, experimental design, quantitative or qualitative data analysis, and languageslinguistics is valued but not required. Successful completion of research tasks may lead to opportunities to develop original research projects.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and description of interests and skills. Contact Dr. Evan Bradley at evan.d.bradley@psu.edu with questions.
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.
The Pennsylvania State University 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.
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.
Reading and discussion of relevant scientific literature.
Setup and proctoring of psychological experiments and interviews.
Supervision of research participants during group sessions.
Transcription and coding of audiovideo recordings and other data.
Development and documentation of research procedures.
Administrative tasks (filing, equipment management, etc.).
Work will be conducted in the social science labs at Penn State Brandywine and via remote work. RAs work in small teams and individually. This role is wellsuited for students or recent graduates in psychology, communications, or other social sciences. Experience with psychology, experimental design, quantitative or qualitative data analysis, and languageslinguistics is valued but not required. Successful completion of research tasks may lead to opportunities to develop original research projects.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and description of interests and skills. Contact Dr. Evan Bradley at evan.d.bradley@psu.edu with questions.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.
The Pennsylvania State University 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.
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
Job Duties
Duties vary considerably from project to project, but may include:
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
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