• Research Assistant (Mental Health) - #Staff

    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. This position will support data collection, management, and coordination activities in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families.

    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_

    + Support participant recruitment and engagement activities that may require evening and weekend hours to accommodate participants’ availability

    + Travel within the DMV area to distribute flyers, engage with community partners, and promote study participants in local settings

    + Conduct in-person participant visits in the DMV area, ensuring respectful, culturally sensitive, and protocol-adherent interactions

    + Assist with the logistics of off-site data collection, including transporting study materials and maintaining secure handling of participant information

    + This position will require working some evening hours (after 5pm) and weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday) to accommodate participants’ schedules and needs.

    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

    + Proficiency in Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel).

    + Proficiency in Qualtrics.

    + Experience working on research projects involving marginalized or underrepresented populations.

     

    Classified Title: Research Assistant

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

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

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

     

    Personnel area: School of Public Health