Job Description:

Research Coordinator - Communication Neuroscience Lab (Hybrid Eligible)





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 Employers By State in 2021.


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.


COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.




Posted Job Title

Research Coordinator - Communication Neuroscience Lab (Hybrid Eligible)




Job Profile Title

Research Coordinator




Job Description Summary

The Communication Neuroscience Laboratory at The Annenberg School for Communication is seeking a research coordinator / recruitment specialist to work on a project relating health communication and psychology to real-world health outcomes.




Job Description



The Communication Neuroscience Laboratory at The Annenberg School for Communication is seeking a research coordinator / recruitment specialist to work on a project relating health communication and psychology to real-world health outcomes. The GeoScan Smoking Study is a longitudinal project examining the relationships between smoking behavior, brain activity, and real-world exposure to point-of-sale-tobacco marketing. The project uses multidisciplinary approaches including mobile-phone based geolocation tracking, functional magnetic resonance brain imaging (fMRI), and self-report surveys collected in real-time through mobile-phone based ecological momentary assessment (EMA).


The position is an excellent opportunity for someone who 1) loves interacting with and helping people, especially over the phone, 2) is interested in learning about and improving wellbeing and health, and 3) wants to gain full-time research experience. The research coordinator / recruitment specialist will be participants' primary contact to field concerns and answer questions about the study tasks and protocol, and will foster a positive experience for participants during study participation. The primary duties for this position include recruitment and eligibility screening; and scheduling and conducting in-person and remote study sessions. Additional duties include IRB management; maintaining the study database and study documentation; and conducting data quality assessments. The research coordinator will work with a project team including the PI, staff, postdocs, and graduate students.


This role will require skills in community organizing/outreach and research, and we invite candidates with either skill set to apply. Although successful applicants do not need to have all of these skills to start, interest in learning is required. Given that this project focuses on working with a community sample of participants, the ideal candidate will have work, volunteer, or lived experience with a wide range of populations, such as socioeconomically diverse or under-served adult groups. This position will begin in spring or summer 2023.


We believe that our science is better with a diverse team. We embrace and encourage our lab members' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our lab members who they are.


Position is grant funded and continuation is contingent upon continued receipt of grant funds.



Qualifications:



A B.S. or B.A., with background in psychology, neuroscience, communication studies, public health, sociology, or a related field, plus 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., previous lab experience, customer service, or community volunteering/work experience) is required. Research and project management experience in a university and/or community setting. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to be proactive in problem-solving and to work independently, as well as in a team. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work on multiple tasks, developing solutions to basic technical problems.


To complete your application, please fill out the survey found at this link: upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etYt3RHZ8JToyh0 in lieu of a cover letter. Applications without this Qualtrics survey will NOT be considered complete.


Preferred:


Given that this project focuses on a community sample of participants, the ideal candidate will have work, volunteer, or lived experience with a wide range of populations, such as socioeconomically diverse or under-served adult groups.


Experience in a customer-service and/or community-oriented role is strongly preferred. Experience with or interest in recruitment and running research protocols in psychological and/or neuroimaging studies. Experience with or interest in using RedCap and/or Qualtrics. Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends). Previous experience working with IRB. Previous supervisory experience and ability to assist in the training of lab personnel.


Successful candidates may also have:


Previous experience in health communication research fields. Previous experience with geolocation and/or mobile-survey data collection or analysis. Successful publication record. Desire/ability to write papers and grants in collaboration with the research team.




Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.




Department / School

Annenberg School for Communication




Pay Range

$37,220.00 - $56,087.33
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.




Affirmative Action Statement

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.
  
  


• 
  Long-Term Care Insurance: 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.
  
  


• 
  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.
  
  


• 
  Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
  


• 
  University Resources: 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.
  
  


• 
  Discounts and Special Services: 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 Hours: 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 Home Ownership Services: 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.
  
  


• 
  Adoption Assistance: 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.
  
  

​


To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay





To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Annenberg-School-for-Communication/Research-Coordinator---Communication-Neuroscience-Lab--Hybrid-Eligible-_JR00067329

















Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.



Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency



jeid-f86425596e80b24a9f7f2e890fb9883c Apply Now