"Research Coordinator, SAS- Humanities and Human Flourishing (HHF) Project in the Positive Psychology Center"

Job Description Summary

This position will support the research operations of the Humanities and Human Flourishing (HHF) Project in the Positive Psychology Center. This research project examines the flourishing impacts of engagement with the arts and humanities, with current research examining the impacts of engagement with different art forms and its impacts on flourishing outcomes. The person in this position will collaborate with members of the HHF team, Dr. James Pawelski, Dr. Katherine Cotter, Sarah Sidoti, and other researchers. This position is well-suited for individuals hoping to pursue advanced study in psychology in the future.

To learn more about HHF's work, visit our website: www.humanitiesandhumanflourishing.org/.

Job Description

The Humanities and Human Flourishing Project, located in the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center, is an interdisciplinary research project that explores how engaging in the arts and humanities brings well-being to individuals and communities. Since its inception in 2014, the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project has spearheaded the development of the Positive Humanities, an emerging field that marries the precision of positive psychology with the wisdom of the humanities. To learn more about HHF's work, visit our website: www.humanitiesandhumanflourishing.org/.

Duties/Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the execution of research projects. This may include helping to draft IRB approval documents, assembling research materials, recruiting research participants, facilitating research sessions, and managing communication with participants.
• Assist members of the HHF research team with data analysis and manuscript preparation. This may include assembling data sets, performing basic analyses on this data, and helping to prepare sections of manuscripts (e.g., tables, figures, references) for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Conduct literature reviews of the associations between engagement in the arts and humanities and the connection with a variety of flourishing outcomes, including social connection, empathy, subjective well-being, and social justice.
• Mentor and co-supervise undergraduate research assistants and their work on HHF research projects.
• Participate in HHF team meetings and discussions regarding the lab's research, dissemination, and application efforts.
• Collaborate with members of the HHF team to plan for and execute upcoming events and research projects.
• Assist with the administrative functioning of the HHF team, including supporting ongoing events and outputs (e.g., colloquia, monthly newsletter) and assisting with collaborations with outside partners (e.g., arranging meetings, note-taking).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's degree in psychology or related quantitative discipline is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related quantitative discipline
• A strong interest in the arts and humanities
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail and process
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Competency in MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior research experience with human participants in psychology or a related quantitative discipline
• Knowledge of fundamental statistical concepts and inferential tests (can be gained via coursework OR relevant experience)
• Familiarity and experience with programming in R
• Prior experience with Qualtrics
• Knowledge of positive psychology

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range: $44,500.00 - $51,000.00 Annual Rate