• Research Assistant (Research Administration)…

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is seeking a **_Research Assistant_** (RA) to assist across several research studies. The RA will help support the facilitation of these studies on a casual basis. The RA works under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior research staff and independently conducts a variety of operational and technical activities key to the conduct of and direction of the research.

     

    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_

    + Recruitment and outreach to study participants.

    + Enroll study participants.

    + Administer informed consent with participants.

    + Conduct in person interviews with study participants.

    + Flexibility in scheduling is required to accommodate participants' schedules.

    + Participate in team meetings, presenting research findings and contributing to scientific discussions.

    + Contribute to writing and publishing research papers, conference abstracts, and grant proposals.

    + May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.

    + Design and set up standard operating procedures.

    + Oversee data collection.

    + Analyze data under general oversight and make data-driven recommendations.

    + Other study-related tasks.

    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.

    + Collaborative and with strong relationship-building skills.

    + Organized, efficient and detail oriented.

    + Able to handle multiple tasks and assignments.

    + Independent learner and worker.

    + Flexible and adaptable.

    + Ability to follow protocols, policies, and procedures and respond appropriately when presented with novel situations.

    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** : $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23,441 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

    **Schedule** : Monday - Friday (up to 27 hours per week)

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    **Location** : Hybrid/School of Nursing

     

    Department name: Research Administration

    Personnel area: School of Nursing

    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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