Job Information
Penn State University Talent Acquisition Part-Time Research Assistant- HHD in University Park, Pennsylvania
Reference #: REQ_0000027598 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC), housed by the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center and supported by the College of Health and Human Development and Social Science Research Institute is searching for a part-time team member who would have interest in working with the Research Translation Platform. Some areas of work for this position include: Coordinate the design, execution, and analysis of rapid-cycle optimization trials in line with the associated grant and in collaboration with implementation team. Mentor and manage assigned trainees to retain them and improve their experience (e.g., hold mentorship calls and provide resources, delegate appropriate tasks, lead overlap section of team project call). Provide statistical consulting support for RPC team, including staff and trainees, to help projects progress (e.g., checking code and output, reviewing analytic plans, fielding questions). Support data management on team projects to improve efficiency and reduce human-related errors (e.g., automating parts of the enrollment process). Initiate and manage partnerships with organizations with similar missions. Contribute to team products, such as manuscripts, grants, conferences, and process documents. With opportunities to occasionally lead conference submissions and manuscripts.
The Evidence-to-ImpactCollaborative(evidence2impact.psu.edu)iscommitted to embracing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.ThevisionoftheEICis toenhance how research evidenceand dataareusedindecision-makingprocessestocreate positive impact and improve lives. Our teamaccomplishesthisthroughtransdisciplinarypartnershipsupporting the generation and translation of research evidenceto policymakers.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter describing interest and a CVoutlining background and experience
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
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.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, se ual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.