Research Assistant, International Health & Data Analysis

Johns Hopkins University; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

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 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.