• Research Assistant

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_Research Assistant_** who will be an entry-level member of the Global Early Adolescent Study and will work under the direction of Dr. Kristin Mmari to assist the study team with various duties, including data analysis and report writing.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Integrate the day-to-day activities with other members of the research team to carry out the study.

    + Will spend 50% of time on the Young Health Programme Evaluation and 50% of time on our Jamaica study. The Young Health Programme Evaluation is funded through a new grant from AstraZeneca, and will aim to evaluate their program across 35 countries. The Jamaica study is also funded from a previous grant with AstraZeneca that will focus on co-designing a parenting intervention for mothers, fathers, and other caregivers of adolescents in Jamaica.

    + Conduct key informant interviews.

    + Implement human-centered design approaches to co-create a parenting intervention in Jamaica.

    + Conduct document reviews

    + Assist with data analysis and report writing.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master's Degree in Public Health.

    + Experience in qualitative research and human-centered design.

     

    Classified Title: Research Assistant

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: Hours vary; Approximately 20 hours/week

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: PFRH Global Early Adolescent Study

    Personnel area: School of Public Health

    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.

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