Job Seekers, Welcome to ALUMNI CAREER CENTER
Research Specialist A
University of Pennsylvania
Research Specialist A
University of Pennsylvania
 Research Specialist A 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 Research Specialist A Job Profile Title Research Specialist A 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 both 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 from around the world 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 dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu. The Wharton Neuroscience Initiative (WiN) is a pioneering, cross-disciplinary program that integrates insights from neuroscience into business and organizational decision-making. WiN's mission is to advance the understanding of human behavior and cognition in business contexts-focusing on how brain science can inform and optimize decision-making, leadership, consumer behavior, and innovation in organizations. WiN's work is grounded in applied, translational neuroscience, leveraging scientific insights to address real-world business challenges. WiN's research is closely tied to advanced analytics, with a strong focus on computational modeling, machine learning, and high-dimensional data analysis of complex biophysiological data. This allows the initiative to extract novel insights from complex neural and behavioral datasets-paving the way for breakthroughs in areas like neuromarketing, behavioral finance, and workforce optimization. The Research Specialist A will advance WiN's research goals by developing and supporting state-of-the-art versatile computer vision and AI systems to process multiple tasks and analyses in complex environments. The Research Specialist A will develop custom processing and analytic pipelines involving high-dimensional biometric data and naturalistic stimuli. They will work closely with members of WiN, Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative analysts, and corporate partners to facilitate understanding of the data and extracting key insights from relevant projects. The Research Specialist A will also support design, data collection and analysis for academic and corporate sponsored research projects. The Research Specialist A is a pre-doctoral position that is a one-year term-limited position, with the potential for a one-year extension, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Job Description Duties include: Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Wharton School Pay Range $44,500.00 - $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, 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
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay Equal Employment 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. To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/SteinbergDietrich-Hall/Research-Specialist-A_JR00106686-1 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-954853be91290d449958374e8329318a
|
Internal Number: 6259046
About University of Pennsylvania
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
More Jobs Like This
| Engineering and Computing Systems Specialist | Charleston, South Carolina |
| College of Charleston | 1 Week Ago |
| Neonatologist | Tallahassee, FL, USA |
| Pediatrix Medical Group | Today |
| Trust Asset Assistant Manager | Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Cushman Wakefield Multifamily | Today |
BACK TO TOP