Research Assistant (Health, Behavior and Society)

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