Job Description

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