• Research Assistant (Dept. of Electrical & Computer…

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_Research Assistant_** who will oversee 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.

    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

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

    + Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

    + Proficiency in programming languages including Python, C, C++, and MATLAB, and familiarity with Linux environments.

    + Research experience in optics, image processing, or computer vision

    Technical Skills and 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 (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: M-F/20hrs

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Dept of Electrical and Computer Engrg

     

    Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering