The Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) within Penn State’s Department of Sociology and Criminology is hiring a Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant. You will support collaborative research with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, gaining hands-on experience in social science research methodology.
What You'll Do
- Complete all required Penn State IRB Human Subjects Training
- Maintain strict data confidentiality
- Complete assigned tasks within established deadlines
- Attend periodic check-in meetings, online or in-person
- Assist with data entry and transcription
- Conduct literature searches
- Assist with data analysis
- Assist with report writing
What We're Looking For
- Must be a full-time Penn State undergraduate student
- Available to work at least 5 hours per week during the spring semester 2026
- Ability to attend meetings regularly
- Detail-oriented and responsible work style
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Team & Environment
You will be supervised by a CJRC post-doctoral researcher.
Work Mode
This position operates on a hybrid work model.
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.
