Part time Research Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is hiring a part-time graduate research assistant to help conduct research projects applying AI technology, cutting-edge data analytics in mood disorders. Formal training in psychology/behavioral science and statistics is essential to carry on the projects. This is a part-time position from now till August 2025, with a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work can be carried out in a hybrid mode but requires the research assistant to come to office multiple days weekly for group meetings and device testing. The research assistant will work under the supervision of the core faculty members at the Center of Applied Studies in Health Economics (CASHE).

Job Duties

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with analyzing clinical data including, EHRs, Questionnaires, and data collected from experimental wearable AI devices
• Assist with literature review to identify relevant analytical methods
• Assist with detailing the programming workflow
• Assist with writing programming codes
• Assist with drafting reports, research abstracts and manuscripts

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduate students with degrees in the areas of Psychology/Behavioral Sciences, and at least one-year course work toward a MPH degree
• Programming skills in SAS and R are essential
• Strong analytical skills in connection with basic clinical principles preferred is a plus
• Ability to work under tight timeline
• Ability to learn new programming skills quickly and independently
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion in mental/behavioral health and public health in general is a plus

To be considered for this position, you should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Names of at least two references

 

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