Part Time - Linguistics & Music Perception Lab - Research Assistants

at Penn State

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 7:32:05 AM

Current Days Open
206
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$15.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$15.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
7/31/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$15.00 (Hourly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$15.00 (Hourly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

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. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Brandywine Linguistics & Music Perception (BLiMP) Lab seeks research assistants (RAs) for projects exploring the effects of individual attitudes on interpersonal communication and cooperation. This is a part-time opening, typically 10 hours per week, paid at a rate of $15/hour. Job Duties Duties vary considerably from project to project, but may include: Reading and discussion of relevant scientific literature. Setup and proctoring of psychological experiments and interviews. Supervision of research participants during group sessions. Transcription and coding of audio/video recordings and other data. Development and documentation of research procedures. Administrative tasks (filing, equipment management, etc.). Work will be conducted in the social science labs at Penn State Brandywine and via remote work. RAs work in small teams and individually. This role is well-suited for students or recent graduates in psychology, communications, or other social sciences. Experience with psychology, experimental design, quantitative or qualitative data analysis, and languages/linguistics is valued but not required. Successful completion of research tasks may lead to opportunities to develop original research projects. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and description of interests and skills. Contact Dr. Evan Bradley at evan.d.bradley@psu.edu with questions. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual 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. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Theres a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the worlds universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom its the positive impact made on communities across the world. 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