Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)

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.

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 described above

The candidate will assist with government support and evaluation projects, including but not limited to,

Opioid litigation tracking and website updates.
Drafting website posts.
Conducting/supporting all elements of the opioid settlement fund tracking project.
Posting on social media.
Attending meetings related to the opioid litigation.

The candidate will have opportunities to assist with evaluation and assessment projects. Tasks may include,

Data collection.
Data cleaning and analysis support.
Research and literature reviews.
Drafting memos/reports.
Administrative supports.

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

Experience in data curation and analysis.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to perform literature reviews and draft memos/reports.
Prior research experience preferred.

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: Up to 20 hours per week 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Health Policy & Management -IHSP   
Personnel area: School of Public Health