Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist

University of Pennsylvania

139d • $57,000 - $61,000

About The Position

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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. 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.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline
• Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred
• Ability to process and analyze large data sets and write reports
• Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses
• Cleaning and analyzing data
• Writing research reports
• Conducting background research and literature reviews
• Identifying and obtaining secondary data
• Coding survey questionnaires
• Managing field activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Tuition assistance for employees, their spouses, and dependent children
• Generous retirement plans
• Substantial time away from work
• Long-term care insurance
• 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
• Home ownership services
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees