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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Collective Cognition and Playful Design group is hiring a Part-time, paid undergraduate student to join the research team as a Research Assistant. This position offers hands-on experience with qualitative research methods in K–12 educational environments. The ideal candidate will have technical skills and a genuine interest in education research. The position begins October 14th or as soon as the position is filled. It offers flexible hours, averaging 10-15 hours per week, which will be arranged in coordination with the research team

Responsibilities

•     Assist with data collection, storage, and/or transcription
•     Support coding and analysis of video and interview data
•     Organize and maintain research files and datasets
•     Conduct literature reviews and assist in summarizing findings

Required Qualifications 

• Undergraduate student in education, social sciences, information sciences, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (data organization).
• Fluent English language writing, speaking, and comprehension.
• Ability to complete tasks on time without micromanagement. 
• Ability to collaborate with others in a positive and productive way.
• Ethical engagement with all human subject data, including keeping to confidentiality, data archiving, and privacy guidelines set by the project.  
• Must (a) pass and maintain CITI training status and (b) become an authorized adult per AD39. 
• Ability to carry and set-up research and educational equipment, with or without an accommodation. 
• Work on-campus and off-campus collecting human subject's data with youths and educators.  

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of LDT100 or LDT110N.
• Prior experience working with children in educational or extracurricular contexts, like after-school clubs.
• Confidence to admit when they do not know something and ask questions when necessary.
• Familiarity with or desire to learn qualitative research methods (e.g., coding, thematic analysis).

Apply through Penn State Careers- Careers | Human Resources, with a one- to-two-page resume and a short (no more than one page) letter of interest with your qualifications, interests, and reason for applying for the job. 

If you have any questions about the role or responsibilities, please reach out to Dr. Marcela Borge.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

 

 

 

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