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Part-Time Technical Research & Analysts

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at Penn State University Park invites applications for three part-time Technical Research & Analysts to start January 2026. The successful candidates will develop and evaluate data-driven assets for departmental projects. This role requires a blend of technical scripting, hands-on AI work, and analytical research to measure the efficacy of new digital workflows. The successful candidates may expect an average of 8 hours of work per week throughout the regular academic calendar. Job Duties AI Prototyping & Testing:Use Generative AI and AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLMs) to build, test, and troubleshoot technical assignments and business logic. Data Engineering:Develop and anonymize synthetic or public datasets (Kaggle, Open Data) for project use-cases. Technical Research:Design and clean surveys to track user confidence and evaluate the performance of AI-augmented tasks. Content Development:Create polished technical documentation, including prompt-engineering guides and software screenshots. Requirements and Qualifications Currently enrolled Penn State graduate student AI & Logic:Proficiency in prompt engineering and auditing AI-generated code. Technical Fluency:Intermediate knowledge of SQL, Python, and data visualization. Research Literacy:Experience with survey data collection and basic data cleaning. Compensation The starting rate for this position is $18.00 per hour. Candidates with questions may contact the department assistant, Autumn Knepp, at adh5253@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancies are filled. 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 university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines