We are seeking two full-time research staff positions to join the Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG) at the University of Pennsylvania: A Research Coordinator and a Research and Communications Coordinator, to start in June 2025.
BCFG is led by Professors Katherine Milkman, Angela Duckworth and an interdisciplinary team of over 180 world-renowned economists, computer scientists, doctors, and psychologists. BCFG specializes in conducting large-scale field experiments designed to promote sustained behavior change. We have formed partnerships with some of the world’s largest organizations, such as CVS Pharmacy, Lyft, and 24 Hour Fitness, to reach millions of their customers and students. Learn more about BCFG at bcfg.upenn.edu or through this Freakonomics podcast describing BCFG’s founding vision: http://tinyurl.com/bcfg2017.
The Research Coordinator and the Research and Communications Coordinator will work on the analysis of field data from a wide variety of settings and assist with the implementation and management of field experiments on behavior change. The Research and Communications Coordinator will also help communicate the findings from these projects to diverse audiences. These positions are ideal for individuals seeking to gain more research experience before applying to graduate programs in behavioral science or related fields.
Qualifications for Research Coordinator
Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or Behavioral Science is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, have taken courses on econometrics, be proficient in either STATA or R, and feel comfortable working on UNIX servers.
Applicants can apply at https://bit.ly/47H2cE3
Qualifications for Research and Communications Coordinator
Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or Behavioral Science is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite and digital communication and design applications (e.g., Twitter, WordPress, Mailchimp, and Canva).
Applicants can apply at https://bit.ly/3XPxpBy
