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University OverviewThe 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.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 TitleResearch CoordinatorJob Profile TitleResearch CoordinatorJob Description SummaryThe Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/Job DescriptionThis is a full-time position with the Center for Health Behavior Research (CHBR), Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. The research coordinator position involves coordinating a study using financial incentives to increase the purchases of fruits and vegetables in supermarkets and activities as part of the UPenn Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC). Responsibilities specific to the fruit and vegetable incentive study include assisting the Senior Research Coordinator with managing participant recruitment and tracking, implementing intervention strategies, collecting baseline and follow-up data from participants, monitoring project timelines, data entry/management, and assisting the principal investigator as needed. Responsibilities for the UPenn PRC include providing day-to-day routine management and coordination of UPenn PRC activities. This position is contingent on funding.Manage survey data collection procedures including participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and participant tracking.Implement intervention strategies, including working with collaborators and contractors to ensure that participants receive the financial incentives. Provide technical assistance to participants using the mobile app/Healthy Savings card.Assist with data entry, data cleaning, data management, and preliminary data analysis.Provide day-to-day routine management and coordination of UPenn PRC activities.Qualifications:Candidate should be organized and have ability to multi-task. BA/BS in a social science discipline and 1-2 years experience or equivalent combination of years and experience required. Must have experience working with Microsoft Office (including Access, Excel) and health/medical research experience is desirable.Experience with informed consent and data entry and processing preferred. Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$36,401.00 - $65,521.00Affirmative 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.The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on 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.
