Research Assistant - Temp Co-op

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Posted Job Title

Research Assistant - Temp Co-op

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker

Job Description Summary

Research Assistant positions are available for undergraduate work-study and student workers during the summer and academic year. These positions provide an opportunity for hands-on experience for those students interested in noise and sleep research.

Job Description

The Unit for Experimental Psychiatry, under the direction of Mathias Basner, MD, PhD, MScEpi is an integrated group of scientific investigators, focused on achieving creative and practical solutions to problems involving human health and safety in relation to noise, sleep need, circadian rhythms, work demands, fatigue, and vulnerability to emotional disturbance, memory distortions, and other sources of stress or discomfort.  The offices of the faculty, staff and student trainees of the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry are located on the 10th floor of Blockley Hall in the School of Medicine.  When applicable, the Unit's scientific research studies are undertaken in the Chronobiology Isolation Laboratory (Ground Centrex) and in the Center for Human Phenomic Science (6 Ravdin) in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  The research currently performed by the Unit is supported by grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health, and the National Institutes of Health,. 

Research Assistant positions are available for undergraduate work-study and student workers during the summer and academic year.  These positions provide an opportunity for hands-on experience for those students interested in noise and sleep research.  You must possess the following qualifications: (1) mature; (2) dependable; (3) highly motivated; (4) organized and detail-oriented; (5) able to work independently and remain focused on data entry and analysis; (6) able to interact with people of all different ages and backgrounds; and (7) able to work flexible hours including evening, weekend, and 1-2 overnight shifts (Friday or Saturday) per semester as needed for in-lab research protocols.  Training is provided for new students.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $12.00 Hourly 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 
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.