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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Smeal College of Business Management & Organization Department is seeking applicants for a part-time research assistant for Professor Semin Park. Professor Park is seeking a highly conscientious and responsible undergraduate Research Assistant to support in-lab data collection for a computer-based behavioral study. This is a great opportunity for students interested in psychology, management, or behavioral research.

The RA will be primarily responsible for running study sessions, which include:

• Checking in participants and confirming consent
• Launching and monitoring computer-based experiments
• Troubleshooting basic technical issues
• Ensuring data integrity and professional conduct in a high-stakes research environment.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and reliability
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Basic proficiency with computers (e.g., browser navigation, data entry, troubleshooting)
• Comfort managing participants and following structured procedures
• Prior lab experience is not required, but professionalism and maturity are a must.

Schedule:

• September 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025
• 3 - 6 hours every week (+/- 2 hours)

Compensation:

The rate for this job is $18 - $20 per hour, based on experience.

 

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