Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist

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104d • $44,500 - $50,000

About The Position

The Behavior Change for Good (BCFG) Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, led by Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth, is conducting large-scale field experiments designed to promote behavior change across multiple domains. Our world-class team of scientific experts test and improve behavior change programs by incorporating the latest insights from their research into massive random-assignment experiments. We have formed partnerships with some of the world's largest organizations to reach millions of their students and customers. The Predoctoral Researcher will work closely with Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth and the BCFG team on the development and evaluation of behavior change interventions across a wide variety of settings. The Predoctoral Researcher will manage and coordinate significant multi-site research projects. This position entails developing and implementing research designs, handling data collection and management, conducting data analysis, and preparing research reports. This is a 2-year position that is contingent on continued funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A background in Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or Behavioral Science is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in econometrics and proficiency in either STATA or R.
• Comfortable working on UNIX servers.

Responsibilities

• Develop research designs, data collection methods, and strategies for data management.
• Design, create, and revise research instruments as necessary to ensure quality data that aligns with research objectives.
• Contribute to the development of research protocols that clearly describe research objectives and procedures necessary to test hypotheses.
• Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within time frames to meet research objectives.
• Lead multiple data collection efforts by collaborating with several outside agencies and institutions.
• Analyze data using sophisticated econometric techniques and statistical software including STATA and R using UNIX computer servers.
• Prepare funding proposals, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree