Mack Institute Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow

Description

The successful candidate will support faculty research in management science and work under the direct supervision of Wharton faculty members Drs.

Lindsey Cameron and Leandro Pongeluppe on projects for which they have proposed / received funding. Project areas include the gig economy (e.

g., Uber, DoorDash), digital platforms, precarious work, sustainable development goals, stakeholder management, and socio-economic development.

Many projects are international in scope. Faculty will serve as their fellow’s mentor(s) to ensure that the fellow is well prepared to advance into top-tier PhD programs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Reviewing relevant literature and providing detailed outlines and / or literature reviews
• Analyzing data requirements and researching data sources
• Perform comprehensive data cleaning and analysis, ensuring data integrity for quantitative research
• Scraping data from websites; processing large files with raw data; designing, implementing, merging, and maintaining research databases and database dictionaries
• Performing statistical and econometric analyses; implementing machine learning algorithms
• Engage in qualitative research methodologies, including conducting and the analysis of interviews and other qualitative data
• Preparing supporting materials for faculty research papers such as research reports, graphs, tables, data descriptions, appendices, etc

Independent thinking, a deep understanding of empirical social science research and statistics, and self-motivation are critical for this position.

The ability to work proficiently in most phases of data management and data analytics is essential. This is an excellent position for individuals wishing to learn mixed-methods research as there will be ample opportunity to work with both quantitative and qualitative data from international data sources.

Qualifications :

BA / BS in Management, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Communications, Data Science and Information Science or related areas with an interest in pursuing a PhD.

Ideal candidates will be have finished their BA within the past five years.

• Experience with data analysis and computer programming is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods, including interviews and interview analysis is highly desirable
• Interest / familiarity in understanding work and economic activities in the Global South.
• Familiarity with Spanish and / or Portuguese is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex data and prepare academic materials.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Prior experience in an academic or research setting is highly desirable.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$43,919.00 - $55,000.00 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.