Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)
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.
- In addition to the duties described above
- The candidate will assist with government support and evaluation projects, including but not limited to,
- Opioid litigation tracking and website updates.
- Drafting website posts.
- Conducting/supporting all elements of the opioid settlement fund tracking project.
- Posting on social media.
- Attending meetings related to the opioid litigation.
- The candidate will have opportunities to assist with evaluation and assessment projects. Tasks may include,
- Data collection.
- Data cleaning and analysis support.
- Research and literature reviews.
- Drafting memos/reports.
- Administrative supports.
- 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
- Experience in data curation and analysis.
- Strong writing skills.
- Ability to perform literature reviews and draft memos/reports.
- Prior research experience preferred.
- 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.
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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: Health Policy & Management -IHSP
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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