Position: Research Associate

Organization: Wharton Social Impact Initiative

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The IFD Associate will contribute to data collection, database management, and other research-related priorities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with outreach to impact investing funds for data collection

• Consulting on survey development and implementation

• Conducting interviews with impact investors and social entrepreneurs

• Analyzing both small and large data sets, including basic descriptive analysis and more sophisticated statistical procedures (cluster analysis, multilevel regression, etc.)

• Conducting literature reviews for research initiatives as necessary

• Monitoring, organizing, and cataloging data

• Supervising research assistants

• Staying up to date on latest trends and developments in impact investing and related fields

We anticipate making an initial appointment for one-year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

Though we have a preference for hiring a full-time Associate, we will consider a part-time arrangement. Strong candidates for this position will have many or all of the following skills, interests, and experience:

• Education, experience, and/or Interest in research planning, data collection, and database management

• Education, experience, and/or interest in impact investing, purpose-driven business, ESG investing, corporate social responsibility, private equity/venture capital, and racial equity investing

• Experience working with survey, financial, and accounting data

• Knowledge of and experience with statistical programming software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, etc.)

• Experience conducting and writing literature reviews and synthesizing findings across disciplines

• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• An orientation toward sales and relationship management (polished writing skills, warm and professional phone manner, high attention to detail)

• Discretion and utmost integrity with sensitive information

• Project management experience, team orientation, conscientiousness, and eagerness to learn new topics and skills

Instructions: We look forward to hearing from interested candidates for this position. To express your interest, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing (1) your interest in this position, (2) your relevant research, academic, and professional experience (3) your professional and/or education goals following the conclusion of this 1-2 year appointment.