Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist

Summary

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned institution focused on education, research, and innovation. The Behavior Change for Good Initiative is seeking a pre-doctoral research specialist to coordinate multi-site behavior change research projects, conduct analyses, prepare reports, and manage communications and related administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• The Predoc Research and Communications Coordinator will work closely with BCFG leadership on the conducting of behavior change interventions across a wide variety of settings and managing the initiative's communications efforts (including those of BCFG Co-Directors Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth)
• The Research and Communications Coordinator will manage and coordinate significant multi-site research projects and the communication of the findings from these projects
• This position entails developing and implementing research designs, conducting data analysis, preparing research reports, and preparing and disseminating communications
• They will also support research and communications within Angela Duckworth's lab
• The Research and Communication Coordinator will also handle some administrative duties for the initiative

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite and digital communication and design applications (e.g., Twitter, Wordpress, Mailchimp, and Canva)
• A background in Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or Behavioral Science is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite and digital communication and design applications (e.g., Twitter, Wordpress, Mailchimp, and Canva)

Nice to Haves

• A background in Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or Behavioral Science is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for you and your family, plus flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children at Penn; dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• A substantial amount of time away from work during the year for vacations, personal affairs, illness or injury, and family time.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members; newly hired employees who apply are not required to provide proof of good health or undergo underwriting.
• Wellness and work-life programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and personal development resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• Access to University resources, cultural and recreational activities, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, and art galleries; you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and special services, including free and discounted admission and memberships at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums, and savings on other goods and services.
• Flexible work options involving non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• A forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements.
• Reimbursement for eligible employees’ qualified expenses connected with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in the household.