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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Part-Time Student Research Assistant (Undergraduate) – Department of Sociology and Criminology, Criminal Justice Research Center.
The College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State is seeking a part-time undergraduate
research assistant for the Department of Sociology and Criminology, working within the Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC).
This position will assist with ongoing collaborative research between CJRC and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. Tasks will involve assisting with data entry and transcription, literature searches, data analysis, and report writing. The role will be supervised by a CJRC post-doctoral researcher. Work will primarily be conducted online, with periodic in-person meetings.
Job Duties
Responsibilities:
Must be a full-time Penn State undergraduate student
Available to work at least 5 hours per week - during spring semester 2026
Attend meetings regularly
Detail-oriented and responsible
Strong organizational and communication skills
Application Instructions
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume and complete the online application.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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