Research Assistant (Research Administration) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Assistant to oversee data collection, organization, and management for research studies under a PI or research team. The role focuses on producing accurate data, supporting analyses, and aiding dissemination of findings.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and may contribute to literature reviews, table preparation, and manuscript formatting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Education substitutions permitted under JHU equivalency formula.
• Experience with data collection, management, and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning to ensure data accuracy.
• Lead basic data collection and data entry.
• May lead tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities run efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management

Formatting Proficiency

Information Gathering

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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.

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

Technical Skills & 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

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title

Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range

$17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23,441.25 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Limited

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 5:00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location

District of Columbia

Department name: Research Administration

Personnel area: School of Nursing

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.