University of Pennsylvania
Temporary Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Temporary Research Assistant
The Center for Food and Nutrition Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is in need of a Temporary Research Assistant to assist with recruitment and data collection for a randomized, controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of healthy food policies on food shopping and eating behaviors. The Research Assistant will be responsible for participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, administering study surveys, placing restaurant and grocery orders for delivery to participant's address, and data entry. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for communicating with participants and answering questions via phone and text, as well as teaching participants how to use the online restaurant and grocery ordering system. The Research Assistant must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with other research team members. The ideal candidate will have availability on Mondays and Tuesdays, as the majority of study activities and responsibilities are concentrated at the beginning of the week. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine $7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate 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. A background check 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 Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. 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. Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.
The Center for Food and Nutrition Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is in need of a Temporary Research Assistant to assist with recruitment and data collection for a randomized, controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of healthy food policies on food shopping and eating behaviors. The Research Assistant will be responsible for participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, administering study surveys, placing restaurant and grocery orders for delivery to participant's address, and data entry. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for communicating with participants and answering questions via phone and text, as well as teaching participants how to use the online restaurant and grocery ordering system. The Research Assistant must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with other research team members. The ideal candidate will have availability on Mondays and Tuesdays, as the majority of study activities and responsibilities are concentrated at the beginning of the week. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine $7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate 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. A background check 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 Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. 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. Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.