Job details
Job type part-time
Full job description
University overview
The university of pennsylvania, the largest private employer in philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovationThis historic, ivy league school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual u.sNews & world report surveyPenn 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 learningAs 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 philadelphiaThe university is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activitiesWith 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
Advanced research assistant for management faculty
Job profile title
Student worker
Job description summary
This is an advanced research assistant position in the domains of organizational behavior and psychology, specifically focusing on the topics of employee engagement, empowerment, authenticity, creativity, proactivity, and performanceResearch assistants will work directly with professor michael parke in the wharton management department as well as other faculty and doctoral student collaboratorsRas will be integral to advancing research regarding how organizations empower employees to be more creative and proactive at work---so that employees can add value to the organization above and beyond their basic job requirementsThis position will pay $13.50/hour and involves working between 8-10 /week during the academic yearNo prior experience is necessary, but ras must be eager to learn, able to work independently, reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Job description
The main tasks and responsibilities of advanced research assistants can include, but are not limited to, the following research activities:
Provide input regarding study designs and research manuscripts.
Design and create experiments and surveys using qualtrics.
Code qualitative data.
Contribute to writing methods sections for manuscripts.
Conduct literature reviews.
If you are interested, please send your resume to professor parke (mrparke@wharton.upenn.edu) and also provide the following information in the body of your email:
1A brief description of why you are interested in the position.
2Whether you are interested in the position for work-study purposes.
3Your graduation year.
4Your availability (start date, end date, number of hours/week available, number of classes you are taking, any other major obligations you have such as other jobs, sports, etc).
5Whether you prefer to work remotely, in person, or a combination.
Job location - city, state
Philadelphia, pennsylvania
Department / school
Wharton school
Pay range
$7.25 - $87.50
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 madeConsideration 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 welfareYou 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 benefitsYou, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at pennYour dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your futurePenn`s basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or roth basisChoose 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 yearThis allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with familywhatever 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 facilityIf you apply when you`re newly hired, you won`t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirementsEligible 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 lifeThat`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 activitiesTake advantage of the university`s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleriesThere`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 examplesAs a member of the penn community, you`re right in the middle of the excitementand 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 staffNot only do penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staffYou 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 commitmentsThese 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
