• Research Assistant (Institute for Assured…

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Whiting School of Engineering’s Data Science and AI Institute seeks a _Research Assistant_ to 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. The research assistant will serve as the project coordinator for the Delineo community-level pandemic simulator project. The position will manage and oversee the team of students contributing to the project’s research and development efforts. Working closely with Principal Investigators Dr. Anton Dahbura and Dr. Kimia Ghobadi, the position will assign projects and tasks to students, ensure alignment with project goals, and monitor progress throughout each semester.

    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_

    + Schedule and coordinate weekly meetings.

    + Facilitate communication among team members and provide ongoing feedback and support.

    + Assist the PIs in assessing student performance, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely completion of project milestones.

    + Participate in regular progress meetings with project sponsor WHO and project partner Ruvos. His leadership will be central to fostering a collaborative, organized, and productive research environment for advancing the Delineo simulation platform.

    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.

     

    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: IAA-Institute for Assured Autonomy

     

    Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

     

    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.