Penn State is looking for a Part-time Research Assistant to support research and coordinate a community coalition aimed at reducing maternal mortality. This is a graduate assistant position running from September 2025 to May 2026, offering hybrid work flexibility and reporting directly to the Principal Investigator.
What You'll Do
- Conduct literature reviews
- Support project coordination and logistics
- Assist with the implementation of community-based interventions
- Contribute to drafting reports, research abstracts, and manuscripts
What We're Looking For
- Current graduate student with at least one-year of coursework toward an MPH or related degree
- Strong interest or experience in program coordination
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Ability to learn quickly and independently
Nice to Have
- Experience with SAS and/or R is a plus
- Passion in maternal health, community engagement, and public health is highly desirable
Technical Stack
- SAS
- R
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the project’s Principal Investigator.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
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.
