Research Coordinator
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Closing date
- 27 Dec 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Education, Social Sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
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.
Job Description Summary
The research team of Dr. Daniel Hopkins, a political scientist, is hiring a full-time Research Coordinator to serve as a data analyst and project manager for ongoing research projects.
Job Description
The research team of Dr. Daniel Hopkins is hiring a Research Coordinator to serve as a data analyst and project manager for ongoing research projects. This individual will collaborate closely with Dr. Hopkins and staff members of the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES), the Institute on the Study of Citizens and Politics (ISCAP) and the Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Immigration (CSERI) to help run aspects of on-going research projects. This research will focus on contemporary American political behavior. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) data coding and analysis, web scraping, survey data collection, conducting pilot interviews and exit polls, subject recruitment, reviewing relevant political and social science research, manuscript preparation, and preparing presentations about the research.
This position is a one-year appointment, with the option of extending the appointment for an additional year by mutual agreement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Proficiency in R, or other equivalent statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, etc.)
- Proficiency in Python, HTML, or other programming languages; web programming
- Experience writing survey research questionnaires a plus.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Flexible and independent thinking, self-organizing, and the ability to self-motivate.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$36,401.00 - $65,521.00
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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