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Part-Time Research Assistant

Penn State University
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

University Park, IL 60484, US

Salary

$16 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the 'Omics' Discovery laboratory in the Department of Biobehavioral Health.
  • Candidates should have experience in public health, genetics, biology, and statistics, with recommended skills in statistical programming such as R and Unix.
  • The position requires up to 10 hours of work per week and offers a starting rate of $16 per hour.
  • Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, data harmonization, developing statistical pipelines, and presenting research findings at conferences.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until the position is filled, with no specific year of experience required.

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  • 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

The Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University (http://bbh.hhd.psu.edu/) is seeking applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant to join the ‘Omics’ Discovery laboratory. Candidates for this position should have experience in the areas of public health, genetics, biology, and statistics.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Literature review of relevant publications.
  • Harmonization of data.
  • Development and refinement of statistical pipelines.
  • Interpretation of results.
  • Drafting and presentation of abstracts at conferences.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter that explicitly discusses your research experiences and future goals, your CV, the names and contact information of three people who can be contacted as references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Experience in statistical programming (R, Unix, Linux, etc.) is recommended. Experience or past training in epidemiology is not necessary but viewed positively. The research project the successful applicant will be leveraging both epidemiological and omics to identify metabolomic signatures of Early Onset Colorectal Cancer.

Schedule: will work up to 10 hours per week

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $16/hour

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

 

 

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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.

 

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