Research Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Research Coordinator will provide support for day-to-day research activities for assigned protocols or projects. Assists with data collection, entry, and tracking; reviews medical or research data for study eligibility; and helps prepare documentation for compliance and reporting. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Coordinator to join our Opportunity for Health research lab as a pre-doctoral fellow. This position offers a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about conducting research while also collaborating with experienced faculty members on ongoing projects. The successful candidate will join our team through a mentorship pipeline program as a pre-doctoral fellow and will have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge science in the intersection of economic opportunity and health. The research coordinator will work closely with the Opportunity for Health Lab Director, Atheendar Venkataramani, working alongside senior research staff and receiving supervision and direction on project work and analysis. Job responsibilities include collaborating with faculty members and other researchers within the lab to contribute to ongoing research projects, including data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. The research coordinator will support research on projects across a range of topics and will use quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to explore complex issues at the intersection of economics and health. Position is Contingent Upon Funding. A successful research coordinator will possess a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data analysis, and emerge prepared to apply for PhD programs in Economics, Public Health or a related field. This coordinator will be encouraged to be an active part of the MEHP research community, which can include attending or presenting at seminars or conferences and exploring personal research interests. Dr. Venkataramani and other lab faculty will provide supervision and mentorship on academic development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Public Health, Sociology, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Stata and/or R.
• Experience obtaining, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets independently.
• Conducting literature reviews.
• Interpreting output.
• Creating publication quality visuals.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Demonstrated interest in issues related to economic opportunity, health disparities, and social determinants of health.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree is optional.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for day-to-day research activities for assigned protocols or projects.
• Assist with data collection, entry, and tracking.
• Review medical or research data for study eligibility.
• Help prepare documentation for compliance and reporting.
• Collaborate with faculty members and other researchers within the lab to contribute to ongoing research projects, including data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Support research on projects across a range of topics.
• Use quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to explore complex issues at the intersection of economics and health.
• Be an active part of the MEHP research community, which can include attending or presenting at seminars or conferences and exploring personal research interests.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits
• 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 employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) allowing pre-tax or Roth savings
• Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
• 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
• Free or discounted admission and memberships to University arts and cultural centers and museums
• 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 Hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
• Adoption Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level