Hybrid Research Data & Literature Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant to oversee data collection, data organization, and data management for research studies in support of a PI or research team. This role involves running routine reports, using standard tools to review data, assisting with data cleaning, leading data collection activities, and contributing to publications.

The position is hybrid, located in the School of Public Health, with responsibilities across multiple studies and on-call

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.

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.
• Assist in the development and management of the study database.
• Assist in the development and management of the study electronic surveys.
• Assist in developing study standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the development of the study research participant payment protocol and management of the study participant payments.
• Assist in the creation of data sets for analysis and deposit in the funder’s repository.
• Participate in an on-call weeknight evening or weekend day once a week.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management and Analysis

Formatting and Layout Proficiency

Information Gathering

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Access

Excel

Qualtrics

SPSS

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant to oversee data collection, data organization, and data management for research studies in support of a PI or research team. This role involves running routine reports, using standard tools to review data, assisting with data cleaning, leading data collection activities, and contributing to publications.

The position is hybrid, located in the School of Public Health, with responsibilities across multiple studies and on-call