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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant A - Temporary

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking three part-time Research Assistants to support a new NIH-funded R01 to study the role of libraries in the overdose crisis. Specifically, this project seeks to address the persistent gaps in naloxone access by using public libraries—a critical safety net and frequent site of overdoses—as a test case for overdose prevention. By building a national Public Libraries Cohort (PLC), the team will identify barriers and facilitators of naloxone uptake, track overdose outcomes, and test strategies to increase overdose reversal readiness in library settings.

The Research Assistants will play a critical role in maintaining accurate contact information for libraries participating in the PLC, conducting telephone outreach, and supporting recruitment efforts. They will also manage and clean databases to ensure the integrity of data collected. To advance the project’s qualitative research aims, the Research Assistants will be trained in qualitative data analysis software and will contribute to the coding and analysis of extensive interview data. They will also receive training in qualitative interviewing techniques and conduct interviews as-needed.

These positions are essential to expediting data collection and analysis and will contribute to the iterative process of qualitative data interpretation. Research Assistants will be integral members of the Cannuscio Lab, which regularly mentors students and trainees from across the university and the country.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

+ Conduct telephone outreach and recruitment of libraries into the Public Libraries Cohort (PLC), including validating and maintaining up-to-date contact information.

+ Manage and clean project databases to ensure the accuracy and integrity of recruitment and study data.

+ Conduct qualitative interviews with key stakeholders, following training in interviewing techniques, and assist in transcription and data management.

+ Assist with qualitative data analysis, including coding and interpretation of interview transcripts.

Qualifications

+ High capacity to understand and synthesize complex scientific research

+ Strong ability to translate research for a lay audience

+ Comfortable delivering presentations/public speaking

+ Experience conducting literature reviews preferred

+ Ability to work in a self-guided, unstructured environment

+ High school required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred in health sciences, public health, or related area

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $20.66 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.

The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. 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.