Research Coordinator

University Overview

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Job Title: Research Coordinator

Job Profile Title: Research Coordinator

Job Description Summary:

The Research Coordinator will work on projects related to persuasion, social media, and health. Responsibilities include management and coordination of projects, recruiting participants, analyzing data and preparing presentations, developing research and IRB protocols, contacting health department officials, completing literature reviews, contributing to ongoing research reports and presentations, and assisting with writing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Management and coordination of projects
• Recruiting participants
• Analyzing data and preparing presentations
• Developing research and IRB protocols
• Contacting health department officials
• Completing literature reviews
• Contributing to ongoing research reports and presentations
• Assisting with writing

Job Expectations:

• Work with the team to advance the group's scientific mission and to communicate with participants and collaborators in an effective fashion
• Regular, electronic, phone, and in-person contacts to engage and maintain interactions with a network of about 90 counties in the US
• Schedule and prepare agendas for research meetings and carry out analyses

Job Term:

• This is a one-year term limit position, with the possibility of renewal

Application Requirements:

• A resume AND cover letter must be submitted to be considered for candidacy

Work Requirements:

• Due to the nature of the interaction with study participants, some flexibility with work hours may be required (evenings & weekends)
• Position is grant-funded and continuation is contingent upon continued receipt of grant funds
• Position cannot support candidates who need visa sponsorship

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Psychology, Statistics, Economics, or closely related field and 1-2 years' research experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience with multidisciplinary research and clinical trials is preferred
• The ideal candidate should be proficient in various computer software, including word processing applications, PowerPoint, Excel, and Mendeley, as well as statistical software such as R and Python
• Experience with social media analyses and Unix operating systems is an advantage
• Successful completion of courses in statistics and research methods, along with training in research involving human participants and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP), is essential

Job Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, statistical, and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and with state and county agencies, particularly under tight deadlines
• Ability to act as a liaison among different parties to support research activities, resolve issues, and provide timely updates to the study team
• Ability to organize regular meetings with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and other study personnel

Job Location:

• City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department/School:

• Annenberg School for Communication

Pay Range:

• $44,500.00 - $45,500.00 Annual Rate

Salary Offers:

• Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level
• Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer
• Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law

Special Requirements:

• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made
• Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job

University Benefits:

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household

To learn more, please visit:

• https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay