Temp RA

Temp RA

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

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Posted Job Title
Temp RA

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description

• Assist in combining BoardEx Europe, BoardEx North America, BoardEx - Rest of World, and BoardEx - UK datasets. Calculate annual coverage across MSCI ACWI, Russell 3000, and S&P 1500 of BoardEx coverage. Work on data processing, cleaning, auditing, and creating metrics related to executive composition and board interlocks between companies globally. Collaborate with the project team to address data issues and gaps with the combined BoardEx dataset. Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation based on the findings of the project. Create Jupyter Notebook open access code for the replication of the collection and cleaning process.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Wharton School

Pay Range
$7.25 - $17.50 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
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.


To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/SD---Wharton-Management-Dept/Temp-RA_JR00071807



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