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University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Pre-Doc Research, Real Estate Center, Wharton School at Philadelphia Full Time
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Pre-Doc Research, Real Estate Center, Wharton School
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 Large Employers in 2023.
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 Title
Pre-Doc Research, Real Estate Center, Wharton School
Job Profile Title
Database Administrator
Job Description Summary
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year, 13,000 professionals worldwide advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse staff population representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.
The Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center is the research arm of the Wharton Real Estate Department and supports student and faculty research throughout Wharton and Penn. The Real Estate Department has ten standing faculty , with Pre-Doc Researcher supporting faculty research on a full-time basis. Each Pre-Doc Researcher is assigned to work for two faculty, and may expect to work on 3-6 research projects per year. We anticipate individuals staying for two years before applying to graduate school.
Job Description
Successful candidates will have strong interests in economics or finance with additional training in statistics and computer science that allow them to support projects at the forefront of research in urban and housing economics and finance, urban development, and household finance.
In addition to a strong interest in economics, Pre-Doc Researcher needs to be well versed in statistics and/or econometrics as well programming in order to implement high-level data analysis. Familiarity with programs such as Stata, R and Matlab is valuable, although we will provide training on software used by faculty with which you may not be familiar. For example, because much urban and real estate-related research involves some type of spatial analysis, mapping programs are often used in our research. While we certainly value having such experience, many undergraduates do not. Hence, a willingness and ability to learn new coding languages is important. Very large data sets are frequently used, too, so the ability to manipulate and maintain them also is valuable. Because artificial intelligence is being used in a number of projects across our faculty, we now are looking for candidates with the ability to interact with AI platforms (Bard, ChatGPT, etc.). We expect such usage to increase rapidly.
Finally, Pre-Doc Researcher will be involved in all aspects of a research project over time, so report writing and analysis also is part of the job. This is considered the least technical aspect of the job, but it is important, as the ability to clearly and cogently summarize sometimes complex analytics can be essential in disseminating research. Hence, we are also looking for candidates with strong writing skills, in addition to excellent technical training. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work in this position for 1 or 2 years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in Economics, Public Policy, or another quantitative social science.
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, starting on July 1, 2024.
This position is eligible for full Penn vacation and sick leave accrual. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $58,000 – $60,000 plus benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://hr.wharton.upenn.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications:
BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline required; Master’s degree welcome but not required.
- High achievement in economics or finance courses; this provides the necessary background to understand the faculty research projects that will be supported by the Research Analyst
- Clear evidence of strong skills in computer programming and statistics. Skill with some statistical/regression package (e.g., Stata, R, etc.) and/or other relevant programming package (e.g., Matlab, ARCGis, etc.) required.
- Some familiarity with at least one of the major AI platforms (e.g., Bard, ChatGPT, etc.).
- Previous 1-2 years of research experience in a higher education setting or a research center is required. Ideally, this involves having worked as a research assistant for faculty and/or having done one’s own research (e.g., a senior or honor’s thesis for undergraduates; a formal research paper for Master’s students).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- A high level of attention to detail is crucial.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and handle multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Please submit resume, cover letter, and transcripts to be considered for this position.
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$43,919.00 – $60,000.00 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, 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
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