Part time Research Assistant

Penn State University Park · Posted Sep 22 · $20/hr

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Pay: $20/hr
Location: Penn State University Park, United States
Category: Research

Part-time Research Assistant position in the IST unit at Penn State University Park. The student will participate in designing and conducting online and laboratory human-subject experiments to obtain quantitative and qualitative measures of human performance in various cybersecurity settings. Qualifications: Master's degree or current Ph.D. student.

Location: Penn State University Park

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College/Unit of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.

The student will participate in designing and conducting online and laboratory human subject experiments to obtain quantitative and qualitative measures of human performance in various cybersecurity settings.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

Master's degree or current Ph.D. student encouraged to apply.

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $20.

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