Research Coordinator Senior

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

Coordinate research projects for multiple investigators with the goal of developing e-technologies and eHealth interventions for HIV/STI prevention. Identify and utilize appropriate technologies, platforms and industry design standards for eHealth interventions and create optimal user interfaces.

Job Description

Coordinate research projects for multiple investigators with the goal of developing e-technologies and eHealth interventions for HIV/STI prevention. Identify and utilize appropriate technologies, platforms and industry design standards for eHealth interventions and create optimal user interfaces using experience with Swift and Apple’s ResearchKit, CareKit and HealthKit frameworks for iOS. Oversee data collection and analysis using experience with data collection and survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics) and qualitative data analysis software (e.g., Dedoose).

Qualifications

a Bachelor’s degree in any applicable field such as Biotechnology and 3 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 1 year of related experience to include study protocol implementation (HIPAA, FDA, etc.) and cross-platform app development. Background checks required.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Nursing

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.