Research Assistant CEARL

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, IL

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  • If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Research Assistant provides support for research project operations and logistics facilitates communications between research team and sponsors assists with data entry and organization prepares project documentation and processes financial transactions related to the project.

The primary responsibilities of the position will be assisting the Director Prof. Doug Werner to manage the daily operation of the Computational Electromagnetics and Antennas Research Lab (CEARL) as well as the Center. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in funded research projects and is expected to assist in the writing of proposals and preparing technical reports as well as other duties as directed.

Duties are but not limited to the following:

  • Assisting the Director in managing the daily operations of the CEARL

  • Assisting and preparing technical reports for current and future internal/external sponsors

  • Assisting with writing proposals for future research opportunities

  • Other lab duties as needed

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirements for this position include an Associates Degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information : This is a Term position for one calendar year with great opportunity for extension.

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.

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:

$42100.00 - $61000.00

additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.

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 .

University Park PA
Posted 2025-11-21

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