Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Assistant to support a literature review on teacher well-being. This role involves training in literature review processes, conducting literature searches, and collaborating with a lead researcher. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. This is a casual, remote position offering flexible hours, making it perfect for those looking to contribute to meaningful research while managing their own schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and data extraction replication.
• Meet weekly with the lead researcher to compare results.

Skills

Online Literature Searches

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Job description

We are seeking casual Research Assistant who can support the searching portion of a transparent and replicable review process of literature on teacher well-being. The Individualwill be asked to replicate the initial and iterative literature searches. In total, this work is expected to take about 90 hours, to be completed in the 2025 calendar year.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive training in literature review processes and inclusion and exclusion criteria for the search.
• Conduct literature review and data extraction replication, which will include replicating the lead researcher's literature searching and deep reading of specific articles.
• Meet weekly with the lead researcher to compare results.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use and perform basic troubleshooting of online literature searches.
• Exceptional organizational skills to track findings and compare to the lead researcher.
• Being detail oriented to track relevant content and utilize established inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in teacher well-being.
• Familiarity with document analysis techniques.

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: Based on employee's availability
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

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Vaccine Requirements
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