Research Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania•Los Angeles, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator will work on projects related to persuasion, social media, and health. Responsibilities include management and coordination of projects, recruiting participants, analyzing data and preparing presentations, developing research and IRB protocols, contacting health department officials, completing literature reviews, contributing to ongoing research reports and presentations, and assisting with writing. The Research Coordinator is expected to work with the team to advance the group's scientific mission and to communicate with participants and collaborators in an effective fashion. This communication will include regular, electronic, phone, and in-person contacts to engage and maintain interactions with a network of about 90 counties in the US. The Research Coordinator will also schedule and prepare agendas for research meetings and carryout analyses. This is a one-year term limit position, with the possibility of renewal. A resume AND cover letter must be submitted to be considered for candidacy. Due to the nature of the interaction with study participants, some flexibility with work hours may be required (evenings & weekends). Position is grant-funded and continuation is contingent upon continued receipt of grant funds. Position cannot support candidates who need visa sponsorship.

Requirements

BS or BA in Psychology, Statistics, Economics, or closely related field and 1-2 years’ research experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in various computer software, including word processing applications, PowerPoint, Excel, and Mendeley, as well as statistical software such as R and Python.
Successful completion of courses in statistics and research methods, along with training in research involving human participants and/or Good Clinical Practice (GCP), is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, statistical, and communication (verbal and written) skills as well as outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and with state and county agencies, particularly under tight deadlines.
Ability to act as a liaison among different parties to support research activities, resolve issues, and provide timely updates to the study team.
Ability to organize regular meetings with the Principal Investigators (PIs) and other study personnel.
Must be present on campus in Philadelphia.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with multidisciplinary research and clinical trials is preferred.
Experience with social media analyses and Unix operating systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Management and coordination of projects
Recruiting participants
Analyzing data and preparing presentations
Developing research and IRB protocols
Contacting health department officials
Completing literature reviews
Contributing to ongoing research reports and presentations
Assisting with writing
Communicate with participants and collaborators
Schedule and prepare agendas for research meetings
Carryout analyses

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.