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John Hopkins University

Research Assistant (Epidemiology)

Baltimore · Remote solely$17 – $30
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About this role

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. This position will support research activities for an NIH-funded study.


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:

  • Cleaning and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Conducting literature reviews and supporting drafting of academic manuscripts.


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
  • Proficiency in Microsoft products (particularly OneDrive).
  • Experience using NVivo and SPSS.


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.


Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Epidemiology)   
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 27 hours per week 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Epidemiology   
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

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Company at a glance

The Johns Hopkins University was the first university in the Western Hemisphere based on the European research institution, with a mission both to teach and to advance human knowledge through discovery. Its establishment revolutionized U.S. higher education. Today, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in education, research and patient care. It ranks first among U.S. universities in winning federal research and development funds.

Founded1876
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceRemote solely
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Websitejhu.edu
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