Job Details

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant to 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 and 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.

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

• Master's Degree in a related field.

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.