Research Assistant (Department of Mental Health)

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

Job summary

A prominent research university is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support faculty in the Department of Mental Health. This role involves data collection and management, running reports, and creating resources to promote mental health. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. This position is remote, with a starting salary range of $17.20 - $30.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential.
• Experience in data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with data collection and management.
• Run reports and review data using standard tools.
• Create and maintain resources for faculty mental health.

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

Job description

Research Assistant (Department of Mental Health)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will assist faculty in the Department of Mental Health with Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Initiative on faculty and staff mental health and well‑being. 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.
• Gather mental health and well‑being resources available to BSPH faculty and staff within and external to Johns Hopkins University.
• Create and maintain the Initiative’s website.
• Create and organize new resources for promoting BSPH faculty and staff mental health and well‑being.
• Perform relevant research activities.

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.

Technical Skills and 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

Job Details

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: Hours Vary; Up to 20 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
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.