Research Assistant (International Health)

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