Job Description and Position Requirements The Elevating Life, Expression, Validation, Autistic Thriving, and Empowerment (ELEVATE Autism) Lab is hiring three Part‑Time Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Research Focus Research interests involve addressing the maltreatment and exclusion of autistic people in the workplace and how race, ethnicity, gender, and other cultural attributes interact with contextual characteristics to influence employment outcomes. Other areas include inclusive education and adapting standard suicide prevention interventions for autistic suicidality. Responsibilities Collaborate with faculty on data collection, data management and coding, and writing literature reviews. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write manuscripts for publication, prepare research presentations, and design the lab website. Assist in grant writing; other tasks may be assigned if interested. Work approximately 5 hours per week across projects and attend at least bi‑weekly mentorship meetings with faculty. Opportunities for co‑authorship on publications. Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in rehabilitation and human services, counselor education, or a related field. Willingness to learn various research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific writing skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team. Background Checks and Clearances Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr