Part-Time Research Assistant in Family Demography
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Aug 20, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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 Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to support research on a project focused on the Demography of Latin America, family, and social networks. The research assistant will work with Dr. Amilcar Matos-Moreno and Dr. Alexis R. Santos for a year. The project's emphasis will be on the size and structures of family and social support available to older adults in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The Research Assistant will be tasked with conducting literature reviews in journals published in English and Spanish, which will serve as the basis for a series of articles to be submitted for consideration in peer-reviewed journals. Opportunities for authorship will be available. The majority of the time will be devoted to conducting the literature review(s), producing summaries for articles, and discussing key findings with the research team. The successful candidate must have a basic understanding of demographic concepts and family dynamics in Latin America. The candidate will receive mentoring on the project's specific aims and desired goals. At the end of the appointment, the Research Assistant will have:
The research team has ongoing projects in the United States, Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries. Collaborations with other students are ongoing. The candidate will have the opportunity of networking with them. The Research Assistant will collaborate closely with the Research Team on this, and will gain exposure to other projects. This is a part-time, temporary position from September 2025 until May 2025. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student with previous training in Social Sciences (i.e. Economics, Social Science Research, or Sociology). Graduate training in Demography is ideal, but not necessary. The Research Assistant will work the equivalent of 15 hours per week for the duration of the contract. Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of educational attainment. Opportunities for professional development within the PSU academic community will be available. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Any questions about this position can be addressed to Amilcar Matos-Moreno at abm6818@psu.edu. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |