Research Analyst, Wharton Leadership Pillar

The Wharton School•Fargo, ND

1d•$67,155 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wharton School's Leadership Pillar is hiring for two (2) Research Analyst positions. These positions will advance the goals of the Wharton Leadership Pillar by managing a portfolio of pillar research units in the execution of research projects. The first Research Analyst will primarily support the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, Wharton People Analytics, the Center for Human Resources, and faculty research across MGMT and Marketing, grounded in human resource management, decision-making, and neuroscience. The second Research Analyst will primarily support the Center for Leadership and Change Management, People Lab, and faculty research across MGMT and OID, grounded in organizational behavior, emotions, culture, and leadership. Each Research Analyst works closely with corporate partners to support data access, transfer, storage, preparation, and documentation for student experiential learning and research projects. This role also assists students and researchers in using and understanding the data, and provides business intelligence and administrative support. The Research Analyst supports survey design, data collection, and survey data analysis for academic research projects and student experiential learning projects.

Requirements

Master's degree required, PhD preferred.
5-7 years of experience working with data and data analysis tools.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and Data Visualization.
Familiarity with cloud computing services like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
Background conducting research grounded in organizational behavior, emotions, culture, and leadership preferred.
Experience working with AI tools/services like LLMs, ChatGPT, and the OpenAI API.
Experience with survey design, data collection, and survey data analysis.
Experience with human subject research.
Familiarity with survey software like Qualtrics, Prolific, or SurveyMonkey Apply.
Experience in mentoring or technical project management with students.
Experience with teaching and/or online course development a plus.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to translate between technical processes and actionable business insights.
Detail-oriented and experienced in leading projects from end to end.
Experience executing data based and data analytics projects with companies.
Ability to identify relevant and interesting business questions, supporting datasets, and an understanding of the implementation of solutions a plus.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new processes and technologies required.
Resume and cover letter are required. In your cover letter, please indicate whether you have a particular interest in one or both of the research portfolios described above and briefly explain your interest.

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred.
Background conducting research grounded in organizational behavior, emotions, culture, and leadership preferred.
Experience with teaching and/or online course development a plus.
Ability to identify relevant and interesting business questions, supporting datasets, and an understanding of the implementation of solutions a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide research project and relationship management support for a portfolio Leadership Pillar research units by coordinating activities among internal stakeholders, including Wharton and Penn faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and administrative departments, and external partners including corporations, foundations, government entities, and the broader academic and business communities. Facilitate communication, monitor project progress, and ensure timely completion of research deliverables.
Assist in the design and administration of surveys, collect and analyze large and complex data sets, and report findings to support research projects.
Work with Leadership Pillar faculty and staff on the development of presentations, content, and other custom projects.
Assist in the development and expansion of data storage, research applications, and technical documentation and collaborate with the Leadership Pillar staff, Wharton Computing, and Penn departments to ensure research technology operations follow computing standards.
Support the development and execution of sponsored and internally funded research projects by assisting with research proposals, coordinating project plans, facilitating data use agreements, supporting IRB and regulatory submissions, tracking budgets and deliverables, and preparing sponsor reports in collaboration with faculty and administrative partners.
Coordinate research proposal and grant administration activities by assisting faculty with proposal preparation, assembling supporting documentation, monitoring submission timelines, coordinating post-award requirements, and supporting ongoing grant reporting in partnership with Wharton Finance & Administration and other University offices.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
Substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and Special Services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance