• Health Economics Research Assistant (Health Policy…

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_Health Economics_** _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.

     

    This position will provide analytic support and research assistance to a wide range of projects addressing population mental health, assets, and policies across sectors to improve health. This position will support a positive and fast-paced team that values hard work, productivity, and attention to detail.

    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_

    + Run analyses on complex survey data, claims data, and/or electronic health records data.

    + Conduct longitudinal data analyses.

    + Summarize literature in specific areas.

    + Conduct code reviews of manuscripts for submission.

    + Participate in scoping and systematic reviews of the literature.

    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.

    + Ability to code in STATA.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with longitudinal data analysis.

    + Ability to work as needed when journals have fast turn arounds (such as for page proof reviews or revisions requested).

    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

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Health Economics Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)

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

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($22.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: Hours Vary, up to 27 Hours per Week

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Health Policy & Management -Independent

     

    Personnel area: School of Public Health

     

    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.