Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania
About this role
The Predoctoral Research Specialist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will support the research of esteemed faculty members, focusing on household finance, fintech, labor, and public finance. This full-time, limited-term position provides a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in data collection, quantitative analysis, and the research process while preparing for PhD programs in Economics or Finance.
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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
per year
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