Temporary Employee

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; United (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a temporary research assistant to support a funded project on adaptive inference through the lens of information geometry. Experience with visual psychophysics and eye tracking is preferred.

This non-exempt, on-site position is in the Perelman School of Medicine. Salary ranges from $7.25 to $18.00 per hour and offers are based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with external market data for the role.

Qualifications

• Research assistant needed to help carry out a funded project on adaptive inference through the lens of information geometry.
• Experience with visual psychophysics and eye tracking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a funded project on adaptive inference via information geometry.
• Support data collection and analysis related to psychophysics and eye-tracking experiments.

Skills

Visual psychophysics

Eye tracking

Job description

Temporary Employee

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

Posted Job Title

Temporary Employee

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Research assistant needed to help carry out a funded project thataims to better understand principles of adaptive inference throughthe lens of information geometry. Experience with visualpsychophysics and eye tracking preferred.

Job Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Research assistant needed to help carry out a funded project thataims to better understand principles of adaptive inference throughthe lens of information geometry. Experience with visualpsychophysics and eye tracking preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization 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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.

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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.