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Temporary Research Analyst - Penn Center for Media, Technology, and Democracy - Penn Engineering
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
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 the Executive Director with research, analysis, and writing on policy issues related to the information ecosystem.
This position is eligible for remote work.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume.
The research analyst (RA) will assist the Executive Director in performing research and policy analysis, leading to think tank and other white papers on topics including synthetic content policy, how LLMs are changing the information ecosystem, pro-democracy messaging, scientific funding for social sciences, and related policy issues.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
School of Engineering and Applied Science
$7.25 - $25.00 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.
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.
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.
Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.
