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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