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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