Job Description

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.

This position involves conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) with various stakeholders, including Navajo Nation WIC staff, participants, partners, and tribal leaders. Key responsibilities include maintaining qualitative data records, leading the coding and analysis processes, and developing data collection tools. The role also encompasses transcript verification and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, there is a focus on writing qualitative methods and results for various reports and publications, alongside contributing to the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.

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 Listed Above

• Regular participation in weekly team meetings.
• Co-authoring all reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) with Navajo Nation WIC Staff, current participants and WIC partners, tribal leaders
• Leading coding and analysis of qualitative data from IDIs, including management of qualitative analysis process (e.g., organizing meetings with other RAs involved with coding, tracking changes to the codebook)
• Support writing of qualitative methods and results for reports to funders, policy briefs, and manuscripts and presentations.

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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience conducting research in rural reservation settings.
• Understanding of Navajo culture, customs, and language.

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
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: PFRH WIC Project
Personnel area: School of Public Health