Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania
About this role
The Predoctoral Research Specialist role at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity to support faculty research in macro-finance, focusing on monetary policy and financial markets. This full-time position is typically held by recent graduates looking for predoctoral experience and allows for hands-on involvement in data collection and quantitative analysis over a two-year term.
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About University of Pennsylvania
upenn.eduThe University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across schools such as Wharton (business), Penn Medicine, SEAS (engineering), Law, Nursing, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Penn emphasizes interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, translating scholarship into clinical care, startups, and public policy. Founded in the 18th century with ties to Benjamin Franklin, it maintains a large research enterprise, global partnerships, and a broad alumni network.
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About University of Pennsylvania
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$57k – $61k
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