University of Pennsylvania-posted 3 months ago
$44,500 - $55,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Philadelphia, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

The Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES) is an undergraduate research program committed to conducting high-quality social research in the public interest on issues of national and international importance. PORES aims to develop a data-driven approach to understanding political outcomes in the United States through public opinion survey research and poll analysis. The program provides Penn undergraduate students valuable training in public opinion theory and research through specialized courses, mentoring and hands-on instruction with leading industry organizations. 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide logistical and staffing support for student events, as needed.
  • Assist with posting and distribution of electronic communications, such as events advertisements and announcements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in social science with extensive training in statistical analysis and a strong quantitative background.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
  • Tuition assistance for employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
  • Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
  • Substantial amount of time away from work during the year.
  • Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members.
  • Wellness and work-life resources.
  • Professional and personal development resources.
  • Access to a wide range of University resources and cultural activities.
  • Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
  • Flexible work options.
  • Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home in West Philadelphia.
  • Adoption assistance for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child.
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