PT Research Assistant-ICECHIP

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
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 Meteorology and Atmospheric Science is seeking one or more undergraduate research assistants to support the NSF-funded ICECHIP field campaign, one of the largest collaborative efforts to study hailstorms in the past 50 years. Position Summary: Students hired into this role will assist with data preparation and research support tasks related to the ICECHIP campaign. Work will include coordination with Ph.D. student Lydia Spychalla, PSU ICECHIP faculty (Drs. Kumjian, Lombardo, Chen, and Zhang), and affiliated research groups. Primary Responsibilities: Assist with planning and logistics preparation for the field campaign Support data entry, organization, and processing Participate in coordination calls and documentation efforts Contribute to post-field campaign analysis and documentation Please note:Students interested in field-based academic experiences should speak with their academic advisor about possible credit-based opportunities. Details: $12.50/hour Approximately 10-20 hours per week during Spring and/or Summer Position may involve some evening or weekend hours based on project needs The Pennsylv ani a St ate University is committed to and account able for adv ancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sust ain ability in all of its forms. We embr ace individu al uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion th at supports both bro ad and specific diversity initi atives, lever age the educ ation al and institution al benefits of diversity in society and n ature, and eng age all individu als to help them thrive. We v alue inclusion as a core strength and an essenti al element of our public service mission. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA