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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • 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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute is seeking an undergraduate student to participate in a transportation-related research experience. Students who are enrolled in civil engineering or a related engineering program, are encouraged to apply. Duties will include computer-based data collection and data entry.Applicants should be familiar with MS Excel.It is anticipated this will be a limited part-time position.Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying. Questions can be directed to Dr. Vikash Gayah, Professor of Civil Engineering.

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.

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