Part Time - Climate and Health - Research Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are hiring an experienced part-time research assistant to join the team on Resilience and Equity in Addressing Climate Health (REACH). Reach is a statewide program to prepare health and social services systems to address the health impacts of extreme heat, flooding, and worsening air quality among vulnerable populations. The primary responsibility of the research assistant requires travel with the Penn State Lion Mobile Clinic to conduct in-person informal interviews regarding the health impacts of climate change. Since 2022, the Lion Mobile Clinic has attended several events across central Pennsylvania including Snow Shoe, Phillipsburg, State College, Bellefonte, Howard and Centre Hall. While initial training, team meetings, and project-related tasks are primarily virtual, all interviews and data collection efforts are in person. When not in the field, the researcher will engage in other research activities, including literature reviews, problem solving, and assisting with the development of outreach materials. Weekly, 10-20 hours through June 30, 2026.

• Approaching and communicating with potential participants.
• Recruiting and consenting participants.
• Conducting interviews and taking field notes.
• Performing and managing data entry, data protection, and maintaining data quality.
• Assist with literature search and other research work assigned.
• Assist with data analysis and organization.
• Attend and contribute to scheduled team meetings.
• Assist with marketing and communication where needed.
• Other duties as needed to carry out REACH program elements.

• Must be a team player who is able to work with faculty and all research team members, but also able to work independently to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills are required, both written and verbal.
• Comfort working in all Microsoft programs and Zoom videoconferencing.
• Preference may be given to individuals specializing in healthcare or related fields, or individuals in sustainability or climate science who also have an interest in healthcare.
• All applicants must upload a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume for full consideration.

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Erica Husser, ekh21@psu.edu. $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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