Research Coordinator - Philadelphia, United States - University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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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 Coordinator (Division of Informatics)

Job Profile Title

Research Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Division of Informatics in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (DBEI) is seeking a research coordinator to join the computational laboratory of Dr.

Blanca Himes.

This position will provide support for a research project entitled Precision Approaches to Reduce Asthma Disparities with Electronic Health Record Data.

Such services include collecting and analyzing survey data, and contrasting results with those of previous epidemiologic studies.

Job Description:

More detailed job duties include:

Help conduct and analyze surveys of asthma patients; perform preliminary analysis of environmental and epidemiologic data to contrast with survey results; conduct literature reviews and prepare reports for funding agencies; prepare and submit IRB modifications; participate in research meetings; meet with team members to discuss projects; produce tables and data for manuscripts and presentations; provide oversight to temporary student assistants.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of survey design and REDCap preferred.
Experience with analyzing epidemiologic data preferred.
Highlevel report writing and presentation skills preferred.
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$37, $51,370.00 Annual Rate

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Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be. Wellness and Work-life Resources: 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.

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Personal Development:
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