Research Assistant; Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Assistant/Associate, Data Scientist, Research Scientist
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.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python, C, C++, and MATLAB, and familiarity with Linux environments.
- Research experience in optics, image processing, or computer vision
- 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: ACRO
40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Casual / On Call
Schedule:
M-F/20hrs
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Location:
Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name:
Dept of Electrical and Computer Engrg
Personnel area:
Whiting School of Engineering
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
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