Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management -IHSP) – $17.20 – $30.30/hour

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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 described above

• • The candidate will assist with government support and evaluation projects, including but not limited to,
  • Opioid litigation tracking and website updates.
  • Drafting website posts.
  • Conducting/supporting outcomes research.
  • Posting on social media.

Attending meetings related to the opioid litigation.

The candidate will have opportunities to assist with evaluation and assessment projects. Tasks may include,

• • Data collection.
  • Cleaning and analysis support.
  • Research and literature reviews.
  • Drafting memos/reports.

Administrative supports.

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 beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

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
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 – $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary, up to 20 Hours per Week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Policy & Management -IHSP
Personnel area: School of Public Health