Part-time Research Assistant - Bruening Lab

Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, IL

About The Position

The College of Health and Human Development seeks part-time research technicians to assist with public health nutrition research studies in the Youth & Community Nutrition Impact Research Team under Dr. Meg Bruening. Part-time research assistants will assist with coding interviews, collecting community-based data including but not limited to surveys, interviews, and plate waste data in schools, conducting literature reviews, and other research tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Interest in nutrition
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Responsibilities

  • Assist with coding interviews
  • Collect community-based data including but not limited to surveys, interviews, and plate waste data in schools
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Perform other research tasks as assigned
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