Research Assistant (International Health)

Johns Hopkins University

Shiprock (NM)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 43,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University (Bloomberg School of Public Health) seeks a Research Assistant to oversee data collection, organization, and management for studies supporting a PI or team. Responsibilities include data review, cleaning, and reporting; and may involve literature searches, paper formatting, and preparing summaries for policy briefs.

Position requires comfort discussing sensitive topics and may require background clearance, evening/weekend hours, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.

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.
Must be comfortable engaging in direct and sensitive conversations with individuals and groups about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics.
This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management

Formatting/Layout Proficiency

Information Gathering

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant. 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.

In addition to the duties described above

Must be comfortable engaging in direct and sensitive conversations with individuals and groups about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics.
This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in the community.

Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency