Research Assistant (Health, Behavior and Society)
The Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Run routine and ad hoc reports. Use standard tools and computer programs to review data. Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables. Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry. May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently. May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts. May design and format papers/publications. May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels. Other duties as assigned. In Addition to the Duties Above Program and maintain online survey instruments. Enroll study participants and obtain informed consent and assent. Conduct focus group coding and assist with qualitative data analysis. Assist with quantitative data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula, beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent Experience with online survey platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Enthusiasm for data analysis and academic research. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency Analytical Skills - Awareness Attention to Detail - Awareness Data Management and Analysis - Awareness Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness Information Gathering - Awareness Oral and Written Communications - Awareness Organizational Skills - Awareness The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. Classified Title: Research Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Health, Behavior and Society) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Flexible FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: HBS-Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health