Student Research Assistant, HSS (Hawk), Su25

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

Job Title: Student Research Assistant, HSS (Hawk), Su25

Reports to: Christopher Hawk

Essential Functions

• Assist with human-subjects research, including:
  • Setting up lab space
  • Running participants through study protocols
  • Consolidating and organizing data
  • Compensating participants
  • Maintaining accurate records
• Support background research efforts:
  • Conduct literature searches
  • Read, catalog, and store academic articles
  • Contribute to literature reviews and IRB applications
• May assist with:
  • Developing study materials or stimuli
  • Coding and analyzing raw data
  • Other research-related tasks as needed
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Track and report hours worked accurately

Qualifications/Competencies

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Preferred:
  • Experience with literature reviews or data collection
  • Proficiency in R for data analysis
  • Experience modifying or debugging programs in Visual Studio
  • Proficiency in R or Python

Expected dates of employment: May 12 – August 1, 2025

Expected number of hours per week: 10

*** Once again, students are not permitted to work during any time when they are scheduled for a class. ***

Wage Range:

$16.66 - 17.75 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at DigiPen

Requirements to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Semester Academic Schedule

DigiPen Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Are currently a Matriculated student at DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Good Academic Standing – not on Academic Warning as defined in DigiPen Course Catalog
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Requirement Exceptions:

It is possible to still be selected for a position with DigiPen if you do not meet the requirements above, so don't let that dissuade you from applying!

Once you have applied for – and the supervisor decides to offer you – a position, we will contact the necessary managers (Supervisor, Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Faculty) to complete and sign off on an Academic Waiver form, depending on which requirements need to be waived. Once the Waiver is returned to us, we'll continue you through the hiring process.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.