Research Intern

Penn State University

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

University Park, Illinois

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Responsibilities

Support research staff and faculty by conducting data analysis and testing software and models. Develop software methods for data analytics and create dynamic reports to visualize and interpret findings.

Qualifications

You have experience or a strong interest in computing technologies, including data science, cybersecurity, or programming. You are willing to work with both hardware and develop high-level software applications and possess an existing government security clearance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

data science

cybersecurity

programming

software development

data analysis

AI/ML models

Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated research interns and to join our Access and Evaluation team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Your working location will be on-site in State College, Pennsylvania.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

  • Support research staff and faculty

  • Conduct data analysis

  • Support test and evaluation of software and models

  • Assist with exploratory data analysis

  • Develop and implement software methods in support of data analytics

  • Visualize, interpret, and report data findings in dynamic data reports

Required skills/experience areas include:

  • Computing or with computing-adjacent technologies

  • Data science, cybersecurity, programming, etc.

  • A willingness to both work with hardware and develop high-level software applications

  • Existing government security clearance

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

  • An existing secret or top secret security clearance

  • Development of software within DoD development environment

  • Development or evaluation AI/ML models

Your working location will be located fully onsite in State College.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.  You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.  Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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.

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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
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