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Undergraduate Research Assistant- Van Meter

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native or advanced fluency in Spanish
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to assist with survey data entry, quality control, and transcription of Spanish-language materials
  • Ability to conduct qualitative data analysis including thematic coding

Responsibilities

  • Assist with survey data entry and quality control for Spanish-language surveys
  • Transcribe interview audio data to text (Spanish)
  • Conduct data analysis including qualitative thematic coding
  • Perform other administrative tasks to support project goals

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Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences

Research & Scientific Services

The Huck Institutes catalyze and facilitate excellence in interdisciplinary research and education in the life sciences at Penn State University. We are dedicated to strengthening research in the life sciences, preparing students for successful careers, and encouraging new perspectives across disciplinary boundaries.

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IndustryResearch & Scientific Services
Company size51 - 200

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • 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.

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:

The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The URA position will be anywhere from 10-20 hours/week, and we can accommodate fewer work hours during the school year, and then a part-time (20 hours/week) position during the summer months.

Job duties for the successful candidate will include the following:

• Assist with survey data entry and quality control (surveys are in Spanish).
• Transcribe interview audio data to text (audio and text files are in Spanish).
• Conduct data analysis, which will include qualitative thematic coding.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned/needed to support project goals.

Native or advanced fluency in Spanish and experience with Microsoft Office is highly desired.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and resume.

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other.

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.

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.

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

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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, please contact 814-865-1473.

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