"Research Specialist A"

Research Specialist A

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.

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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.

Job Description Summary

Behavioral and neural data analysis in a lab studying how the brain supports mood. Prior experience with computing programming in Python, Matlab or an equivalent language is required. Position contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• This position will support behavioral and neural data analysis and modeling in a lab studying how the brain supports mood. Primary duties involve programming to organize neural data and perform neural data analysis. Additional duties include programming behavioral experiments, overseeing data collection (typically on online platforms) and performing behavioral data analysis. Commitment is required for 1 year; this position is ideal for someone interested in gaining research experience before moving on to a professional program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Substantial experience with computer programming in Python or Matlab is required. Programming languages will include Python, Matlab and Java.

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range: $44,500.00 - $44,500.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements: Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits: [Details on benefits like health, tuition, retirement, etc., as described in the text.]