Predoctoral Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania
About this role
The Wharton School's Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research is seeking a Predoctoral Research Specialist to support the research efforts of faculty members on global financial intermediaries. This position involves hands-on experience with data collection and quantitative analysis, aimed at helping the candidate prepare for PhD programs in Economics or Finance. The Predoctoral Research Specialist will engage actively in the Wharton research community over a two-year term, and assist in various research-related activities.
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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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$57k – $61k
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