Research Support Director

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Research Support Director leading analytical support for WRDS academic community at Wharton School. Collaborating with Ph.D.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,891 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic research and analytics, particularly in Finance and Accounting, utilizing programming skills in Python and SAS. Capable of providing consultative guidance to faculty and PhD users while enhancing data-research products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ph.D. In Finance Or AccountingResearch Programs ExperiencePython Programming SkillsSAS Programming SkillsFamiliarity With CRSP, Compustat, IBES Datasets

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Hard Skills

AnalyticsResearch ProgramsApplicationsFinancial EnginesData-Research Products

Soft Skills

Consultative Guidance

Industry Keywords

Academic ResearchFinanceAccounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high quality Analytics, Research Programs, Applications, and Financial engines to WRDS academic community and corporate clients
Support faculty and PhD users by offering consultative guidance
Keep track of the evolution of academic research in finance and accounting
Construct and enhance existing data-research products
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Finance or Accounting
1 year of post-bachelor's experience in research programs, analytics, applications, and related research tools
Experience in academic research using Python and/or SAS programming skills
Familiarity with CRSP, Compustat, IBES, and/or Household-Finance datasets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, their spouse, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans
Time away from work during the course of the year
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services