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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Researcher in Electrical Engineering. This role involves performing neuromorphic algorithms and assisting graduate students with algorithm-related tasks, requiring a solid understanding of neuromorphic algorithms. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week and ends on February 28, 2026.

Highlights

Perform neuromorphic algorithms and assist graduate students on algorithm development.
Require understanding of neuromorphic algorithms.
Part-time position at 20 hours per week.
Position duration ends on February 28, 2026.
Starting compensation rate is $20 per hour.
Employment requires successful completion of university background checks.
Position is within the Department of Electrical Engineering at Penn State University.
The university follows equal opportunity employment policies.
Applicants include both current Penn State employees and external candidates, with different application processes.

Part-Time Researcher- Electrical Engineering Full Description

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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Electrical Engineering is seeking applicants for a part-time researcher position.

Job duties to include:

Performing Neuromorphic Algorithms
Assisting graduate students on algorithms

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

Understanding of Neuromorphic Algorithms

Schedule:

20 hours per week
Position will end on 2/28/2026

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $20/hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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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.

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