Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant - Department of Statistics

Penn State University • University Park, IL

18h

About The Position

The Department of Statistics seeks to hire approximately three (3) undergraduate research assistants primarily during Summer 2026 as part of a research project related to teaching, learning, and assessment for Statistics Education funded in part by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Successful applicants will work on a team with faculty and graduate students from the departments of Statistics and Computer Science & Engineering, will help create a unique new dataset of student responses to statistics questions collected from partner institutions across the U.S. and New Zealand, and will gain state-of-the-art knowledge on development of formative assessment questions and rubrics. Strong candidates should have a demonstrated interest in STEM Education. Hours, wages and anticipated periods of employment will vary. Applications should be submitted prior to April 10 in order to ensure full consideration, but the position will remain open until available positions are filled.

Requirements

• Knowledge of introductory statistics concepts
• Interest in research that improves education practices

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with teaching, learning, and assessment practices (e.g., Learning Assistant, Grader, UTA, math education major/minor)
• Experience with multiple statistics courses

Responsibilities

• work on a team with faculty and graduate students from the departments of Statistics and Computer Science & Engineering
• help create a unique new dataset of student responses to statistics questions collected from partner institutions across the U.S. and New Zealand
• gain state-of-the-art knowledge on development of formative assessment questions and rubrics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees