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Penn State University
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Part Time Research Assistant

Brief overview

Penn State University Park, USIn-person
MastersOr in progress
Cap-exemptNo H-1B lottery
482 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
74 green cardsCertified filings

About the company

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Penn State Universitypsu.edu

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026Cap-exempt

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482H-1B approved
98%approval rate
220new H-1B hires
74PERM certified
$71,532median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
2023148
2024148
2025168
202618
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202355
202452
202546
202626
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202322
202426
202526
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Job description

Summary

Penn State University is a major research university ranked 3rd in the U.S. in industry-sponsored research, and they are seeking a part-time research assistant for the Security of Software Lab. The role involves working on methodologies to create secure software systems, focusing on software security topics such as probabilistic program verification and program analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Work in the area of software security, especially on topics including probabilistic program verification, program analysis and optimizations, and compiler-based software security
  • Possess an advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and have strong background in computer security, programming languages, or formal methods
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Skills

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Strong background in computer security, programming languages, or formal methods
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Strong background in computer security, programming languages, or formal methods
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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