LER Research Assistant

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The School of Labor and Employment Relations is seeking a part-time Research Assistant. The position involves supporting qualitative research, including conducting and transcribing interviews and analyzing data. The work requires specialized qualitative research skills beyond routine administrative or research support. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience conducting and documenting in-depth qualitative interviews, using culturally sensitive interviewing techniques, managing confidential research data, conducting scholarly literature reviews, and supporting qualitative data analysis. The role requires prior training and experience in qualitative research methodologies and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Prior training and experience in qualitative research methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and documenting in-depth qualitative interviews.
• Experience applying culturally sensitive interviewing techniques.
• Experience managing confidential research data.
• Experience conducting scholarly literature reviews.
• Experience supporting qualitative data analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews.
• Transcribe interviews.
• Conduct data analyses.
• Document in-depth qualitative interviews.
• Apply culturally sensitive interviewing techniques.
• Manage confidential research data.
• Conduct scholarly literature reviews.
• Support qualitative data analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed