About this role
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
- Conduct rapid evidence syntheses and structured literature reviews to help build a community-benefit taxonomy for autonomous vehicles grounded in the social-ecological model.
- Support survey instrument design and IRB documentation; coordinate with NORC on a nationally representative survey of public perceptions of AV community benefits.
- Provide logistical and content support for stakeholder convenings with academic experts, AV companies, and city officials at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC.
- Draft research briefs, memos, and toolkit sections translating findings for city and practitioner audiences.
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
- Interest or experience in transportation, mobility, injury prevention, or AV policy.
- Experience with survey design, IRB protocols, or stakeholder/research-practice partnership.
- Strong writing, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
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: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary: Up to 8 hours per week. Occasional evenings or weekends.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Policy & Management - Injury
Personnel area: School of Public Health