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

- Must be comfortable engaging in direct and sensitive conversations with individuals and groups about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics.

- This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

- Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

- Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.

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

- Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
- Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in the community.

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: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: New Mexico  
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health   
Personnel area: School of Public Health