Research Assistant (International Health)

About the job

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 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 described above

• Work closely with the team throughout the project. Regular communication and progress updates are expected.
• Synthesize data from the literature and synthesize findings.
• Lead or support manuscript writing.
• Ensure the research is gender-responsive, addressing and highlighting challenges related to gender equity.

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 Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior research experience in systematic or scoping review.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in international development, particularly in LMIC settings 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: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Part-time Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: IH - Social and Behavioral Interventions Personnel area: School of Public Health