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Research Specialist A-01
3 months ago
University Overview
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.
Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A-01
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A-01
Job Description Summary
- or three-year commitment is preferred.
**Job Description**:
Dr. Waller's research is in developmental psychopathology with a focus on understanding risk for externalizing problems (e.g., aggression, violence, callous-unemotional traits) beginning prenatally with continued data collection across infancy and childhood. The lab uses a combination of interdisciplinary methods to investigate individual and environmental risk factors for externalizing problems, including through report measures, observational assessments, neuroimaging, genetically-informed studies, and assessment of psychophysiology (e.g., attention and physiological regulation).
**Duties**:
This is a Regular Part-Time Staff position working 30 hours per week:
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Education, Statistics, or similar field is required
- 0-1 years of research experience (e.g., data collection, scheduling, and recruitment), preferably with working with children (an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered) is required.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Comfortable interacting with parents and children from a variety of demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Detail-oriented, motivated, creative, organized, and able to work independently.
- Experience in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS, Mplus, and/or MatLab)
- Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Flexible work availability (including evenings and weekends).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience using eye-tracking, psychophysiological, and/or computer-based experimental methodologies in the context of psychological or mental health research.
- Experience working with Qualtrics software.
- Proficient programming skills in R.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
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Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: 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.- Tuition: 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.- Retirement: 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.- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, ta
