Research Fellow

Research Fellow

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 Employers By State in 2021.

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.

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Posted Job Title
Research Fellow

Job Profile Title
Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary
The Research Fellow position provides recent graduates with up to a two-year-long opportunity to conduct research, engage on global public policy issues, and support the intellectual and programmatic dimensions of Perry World House, Penn's hub for international policy research and global engagement. Fellows will be expected to play a critical role at Perry World House.

This will include research on areas related to Perry World House's core mission, policy-relevant research, and by helping to prepare various types of intellectual outputs. Past fellows have published their research. It also involves working to implement two signature, competitive student-engagement programs: the World House Student Fellows Program and the Graduate Associates Program. Over time, Fellows will also focus on providing research and programmatic support to PWH's research themes. In addition, Fellows will support general student programming, particularly through efforts to expand PWH's engagement with Penn undergraduates, and provide general administrative office and programmatic support to Perry World House to carry out its public programming.

Job Description

Recent college graduates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to global affairs are invited to apply for a Research Fellow position at Perry World House. The position provides recent graduates with up to a two-year-long opportunity to conduct research, engage on global public policy issues, and support the intellectual and programmatic dimensions of Perry World House, Penn's hub for international policy research and global engagement.

Fellows will be expected to play a critical role at Perry World House. This will include research on areas related to Perry World House's core mission, policy-relevant research, and by helping to prepare various types of intellectual outputs. Past fellows have published their research. It also involves working to implement two signature, competitive student-engagement programs: the World House Student Fellows Program and the Graduate Associates Program.

Over time, Fellows will also focus on providing research and programmatic support to PWH's research themes. The first theme is The Future of the Global Order: Power, Technology and Governance. It examines the implications of changing global power dynamics, impacts of new technologies, and contributions of governance institutions for the future of international cooperation. It also includes a sub-thematic focus on how emerging technologies are shaping global politics. The second theme is Global Shifts: Urbanization, Migration, and Climate Change, which focuses on trends in migration, urbanization, demographic change, and what cities can do to mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead efforts for a more sustainable future. In addition, Fellows will support general student programming, particularly through efforts to expand PWH's engagement with Penn undergraduates, and provide general administrative office and programmatic support to Perry World House to carry out its public programming.

Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Candidate should have a strong interest in global affairs as demonstrated through course of study and/or work experience is highly encouraged, including as demonstrated through research, internships, and/or travel abroad experience. Candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidate should have excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills, as well as strong oral presentation, organizational and overall communications skills. Candidate should work well with others, and be self-motivated. Knowledge of Penn preferred. Candidate should also have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. This is a two-year term position, with a likely renewal after the first year.

Application Requirement:

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Budgeted Pay Range:

$18 - $23/hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Working Conditions:
Office, Library, Computer Room

Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at a desk or table

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Penn Global

Pay Range
$20.00 - $30.67

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.



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