Temporary - Research Assistant

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Posted Job Title

Temporary - Research Assistant

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Medical Ethics - Division of Health Policy is seeking a Temp Research Assistant.

Job Description

Medical Ethics - Division of Health Policy is seeking a Temp Research Assistant.  Job duties consist of Data-related activities: Assist with data collection from web-searching and government websites, assist in examining analytical code for publications and in GitHub management and engage in basic data management and programming activities.  Other research supporting activities include reviewing literature to synthesize findings and organize research-related documentations, such as Data Use Agreements.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine