Data Research Coordinator, Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

41d•$44,500 - $53,000

About The Position

The Research Coordinator of Penn’s Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES) in the School of Arts and Science will provide teaching assistant support to data science courses offered through PORES. The position will also support ongoing research projects by engaging in data collection and analysis, experiment design, and presentation preparation. This position is a two-year term appointment. The Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES) is an undergraduate research program committed to high-quality social research in the public interest on issues of national and international importance with a focus on data analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong proficiency in R
Experience writing survey research questionnaires
Excellent writing and communication skills
Independent, hard-working, self-motivated, creative thinker who is able and willing to work with minimal day-to-day direction

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in social science with extensive training in statistical analysis and a strong quantitative background is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with instructor for any syllabus work including developing problem sets and grading.
Lead recitations and offer office hours for data science classes.
Mentor students in groups and individually, helping them to better understand course content.
Collect and analyze data for original research, working closely with faculty, staff and undergraduate student fellows on research projects of interest to contribute to the goals of the program.
Design survey instruments and experiments, when applicable.
Analyze datasets in R and write about results.
Summarize research findings for a non-technical audience and prepare presentation materials for lectures, conferences, workshops, etc.
Explore existing and acclaimed research on topics relevant to ongoing or upcoming research projects.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
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. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
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.
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.