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Part-time Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey
Mar 18, 2026
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 Penn State College of Medicine is seeking two highly motivated graduate student interns to join a vibrant group of AI scientists for a summer research experience focused on artificial intelligence in clinical informatics. This internship is ideal for someone with strong analytical and technical skills who is excited to work at the intersection of machine learning, healthcare data, and translational clinical research. The interns will contribute to ongoing projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare data, and clinical research, under the mentorship of Dr. Abedi and Dr. Vafaei Sadr (AI faculties) and Dr. Zand (Neurologist). This is an excellent opportunity for any graduate student interested in applying machine learning and data science methods to clinically meaningful problems. Responsibilities may include: Assisting with clinical data analysis and preprocessing Developing and evaluating AI and machine learning models Supporting research in predictive modeling and translational clinical informatics Contributing to presentations, abstracts, or manuscripts Participating in team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration Preferred qualifications: Current enrollment in a master's, PhD, or MD/PhD program in computer science, data science, biomedical informatics, engineering, biostatistics, or a related field Experience with Python and machine learning methods Interest in AI applications in healthcare and clinical research Strong analytical and communication skills This position is well suited for a student with a strong interdisciplinary background and an interest in advancing AI in medicine through collaborative research. 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. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines