Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Participant

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Eberly College of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program is a 10-week summer training program designed to give motivated Penn State undergraduates in the college the opportunity to engage in full-time (40 hours per week) research and related professional development activities. Undergraduates will work on specific faculty research projects outlined by their faculty member. These research projects were previously discussed and outlined with their faculty member in previous meetings. The goal of the Eberly College of Science SURE program is to offer students an immersive and hands-on research experiences that will help them determine if they want to pursue a career in research while they develop skills for success at Penn State and beyond.

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.

Application Instructions

• Current Penn State Employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State Student (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State: Login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student: 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.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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