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FA 2026 MPA Student Research Worker
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What they do
A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.
$69,165 / year median in Pennsylvania
Job Description
Position Details Position Summary Position Title
FA 2026 MPA
Student Research Worker Posting Number Division Department Poli.
Sci.& Legal Studies Department Col.
Humanities,Ed.&
SocScience Location Erie, Pa Position Summary Career Readiness Learning Objectives:
Communication:
The student worker will conduct interviews as part of the research and clearly exchange information with interview subjects.
Critical Thinking:
The student worker will identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. The student worker will collect and analyze data and present it to the supervisor. Research Assistants are Academic Student Employees (ASEs) hired by faculty to assist in carrying out a particular research agenda. This position was created by a Faculty Research Award fund.
Key Responsibilities:
While a research assistant is expected to contribute in many ways to the research project, typical responsibilities include the following: Conduct literature reviews Writing research proposal Prepare interview questions Recruit interview subjects Collect and analyze data Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary Developing transcripts of recorded interview Summarize interviews Manage and respond to project-related email Attend project meetings Prepare progress reports for the PI (Principal Investigator) Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations Required Qualifications Minimum qualifications/requirements Academic and/or work experience related to the field of research, as defined by the supervisor/lead researcher Excellent Communication Skills Graduate Student enrolled in Gannon University Satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the supervisor Preferred Qualifications MPA student Completed or enrolled in GMPA 799, or any other research methodology course Excellent writing skills Highly motivated to learn and improve research skills Highly motivated to have publication in an academic journal Physical Demands NA Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 2 Job Posting Open Date 09/01/2026 Job Posting Close Date 09/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants This position prefer to MPA graduate student. But students from other major will be considered as well Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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• Are you an undergraduate or graduate student? Undergraduate Graduate Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents