Job Details

Assistant Project Manager, Temporary Position

Position Number: 6422155
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Assistant Project Manager, Temporary Position

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Posted Job Title
Assistant Project Manager, Temporary Position

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Principal Investigator Leticia Marteleto is seeking a new Assistant Project Manager to oversee the logistics of the overall project.

Job Description

As part of the "Demographic Consequences of the Zika Epidemic in Brazil" (DZC) project funded by the NIH (grant 1R01HD091257-01A1) at the Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, we are conducting a longitudinal research study about the consequences of the Zika and Covid-19 epidemics for women and their children in Brazil. The study involves maintaining respondents on the panel and recruiting new respondents between the ages of 18-34 in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.

The Population Studies Center (PSC) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has fostered research and training in population since 1962, with support from the NICHD P30 program from 1978-2003 and the P2C Population Dynamics Research Infrastructure Program from 2018 to present (formerly the R24 funding mechanism from 2003-2018). Our goal is to remain a national and world leader in research on the growth and structure of human populations and on the role of socioeconomic stratification and human and social diversity on the health of populations. The PSC is characterized by strong continuity in the production of high-quality research on demography, population-based studies of health and human development, and behavioral and social science approaches to sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health.

Responsibilities

Assist PI to manage project budget, purchases, track expenditures, service agreements, and purchase orders, including national and international contracts; communicate with the senior financial manager at SAS about these items.
Keep track of contractual and logistical operations through project timelines
Collaborate with PI to prepare texts, reports (including NIH reports), and presentations, and to publicize the project's results.
Develop and maintain IRB protocols at Penn; assist Brazilian collaborators with IRB documents for Brazil's IRB
Assist Principal Investigator with clerical tasks, including meetings with collaborators and external groups, such as advisory board meetings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field
At least 2 years of experience working in research or related field, post-Bachelor's

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in research in international contexts.
Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and presentations.
Experience with Zotero.
Experience with Portuguese or Spanish.

This position is Temporary and is expected to be between 20-30 hours/week.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$7.25 - $29.00 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.

Equal Employment 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.
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