• Research Data Analyst

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking a **_Research Data Analyst_** to conduct analyses and coordinate QA activities with statistical and natural language data analyses. This is a casual position, working 10-15 hours a week.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    + Advise faculty/investigators on appropriate statistical analysis procedures. Assist in study planning and in quantitative and natural language processing analysis planning.

    + Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of research data. Analyses will include, as appropriate to specific projects.

    + Data review and cleaning as necessary to ensure the data accuracy.

    + Preparation of frequency tables.

    + Calculation of descriptive statistics that includes T-Tests, ANOVA’s and Posthoc Tests.

    + Repeated measures analyses, regressions, correlations, multi-level modeling, discriminant analyses and other multivariate techniques.

    + Conduct natural language analyses of archival and research data.

    + Requires the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple demands.

    + Assist faculty/investigators in interpreting and writing up statistical analysis methods and results. Will assist faculty/investigators in conducting natural language processing.

    + Will be assigned projects by CPCR faculty investigators.

    + Must be knowledgeable regarding the guidelines for the collection of research data and CPCR’s standardized methods of data management and project management.

    + Provide investigators with summary tables of the results of statistical analyses; provide explanations and interpretations of statistical methods and results. Will conduct and interpret qualitative analysis on archival and research data.

    + Create professional, publication quality figures for studies conducted at CPCR. Figures will be used in presentations and scientific manuscripts.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Ability to work in a team dynamic and troubleshoot programmatic issues.

    + Excellent organizational skills.

    + Excellent oral communication skills to deal effectively within and outside the department..

    + Excellent written communications skills.

    + Skilled in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

    + Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.

    + Must work well with others to accomplish tasks with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.

    + Good interpersonal skills required.

    Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

    + Experience with computers required.

    + Experience with statistical software packages including R, SAS, or SPSS as well as spreadsheet programs including Microsoft Excel is required.

    + Previous experience in the use of Macintosh and IBM-compatibles is desirable.

    + Experience with natural language processing is required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

    + Three years related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master’s Degree in computer science, quantitative psychology, or related field, but PhD preferred.

    + At least one year’s experience in a research lab or professional setting.

    + At least one year of instructional experience in research methods and statistics strongly preferred.

     

    Classified Title: Research Data Analyst

    Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

    Starting Salary Range: $24.61 - $43.12 HRLY ($23,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: Varies

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​PSYCHIATRY CPCR

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    EEO is the Law

    https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf