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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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.
• * *
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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