Temporary Research Analyst - Penn Center for Media, Technology, and Democracy - Penn Engineering

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The Penn Center for Media, Technology, and Democracy (Penn MEDIATED) works to advance the scientific understanding of the information ecosystem and leverage that research to strengthen the foundations of democracy. Penn MEDIATED seeks a research analyst (RA) to assist with research, analysis, and writing on the information ecosystem and its impacts on democracy.

The RA will perform two roles. First, they will work to expand our research compendium, which compiles and translates University of Pennsylvania research on the quantitative study of the information ecosystem and its impact on democracy. Second, they will perform literature reviews, summarize empirical research, identify stakeholders, write brief analyses, and work with the Executive Director and the Communications and Research Manager to support writing analytical pieces, such as blog posts and research briefs.

• Track new research output across the Center's 25 affiliated faculty and draft compendium entries for relevant research that aligns with the center’s mission.
• Maintain and expand the center’s research dashboard on LLMs and Civic Discourse.
• Aid center staff in drafting op-eds, policy primers and reports with the goal of making empirical research on the information ecosystem more accessible to the general public.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field of study and experience with research synthesis, literature reviews, or policy briefs.
• Strong ability to read and understand quantitative social science or computational research.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in democracy, media, information integrity, technology policy; or related areas (preferred).

Skills

• Research synthesis and literature reviews.
• Writing policy briefs and analytical pieces.
• Understanding of quantitative social science or computational research.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. Retirees are eligible for continued coverage under the University’s retiree health plan. Penn also offers a generous retirement plan with a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Pay

This position is eligible for remote work. The pay range for this position is $7.25 - $25.00 hourly. 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.

Schedule

This position is eligible for remote work. The University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.