Careers at CIRP

The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) employs a diverse mix of research, communications and administrative professionals and researchers-in-training. Employment opportunities are regularly posted for this dynamic “Center of Emphasis” at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.

Careers at CIRP span the research, outreach, and administrative fields. If you are interested in joining our team, please click on a position below. The link will take you to a full description on the "Careers" page of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) website. There, you also will find detailed information on how to submit your resume and general information about employment at CHOP.

Open Employment Opportunities at the Center

• Research Postdoc Fellow – Req# 1000211 -- The Neuroscience of Driving (NoD) Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with experience and expertise in analyzing large datasets and health record data, with an interest in further training in public health and health policy research. This team conducts cutting-edge research focused on reducing the leading cause of injury in adolescents: motor vehicle crashes. The long-term goal of the NoD program is to identify the neural mechanisms underlying driver errors so that novel interventions can be developed to improve driver safety. The Teen Driving Safety Research team at CIRP established NoD in partnership with the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania and the neuroradiology Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Imaging Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
   
• Clinical Research Assistant I (Part-Time) – Req# 1000936 -- The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support translational research in concussion care. A flexible schedule that accommodates some evening and weekend hours will be needed to leverage research recruitment success within the ER environment for the Minds Matter Concussion Research Program. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, data collection, data entry, medical record abstraction, study enrollment activities, administrative research support, and participation in team meetings. Training will be provided to support a strong aptitude for learning and future growth through professional development opportunities.
   
• Clinical Research Assistant I (Full-Time--2 Positions Open) – Req# 10000954 -- The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) is seeking two full-time Research Assistants to support translational research in concussion care. A flexible in-person schedule with the ability to travel locally between clinic sites will be needed to leverage research recruitment success within our clinical settings. These individuals will provide administrative and operational support to research projects within the Minds Matter Concussion Research Program. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, data collection, data entry, medical record abstraction, study enrollment activities, administrative research support, and participation in team meetings. Training will be provided to support a strong aptitude for learning and future growth through professional development opportunities.