Health Economics Research Assistant; Health Policy & Management

Position: Health Economics Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)
We are seeking a Health Economics Research Assistant oversees 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.

This position will provide analytic support and research assistance to a wide range of projects addressing population mental health, assets, and policies across sectors to improve health. This position will support a positive and fast-paced team that values hard work, productivity, and attention to detail.

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

* Run analyses on complex survey data, claims data, and/or electronic health records data.

* Conduct longitudinal data analyses.

* Summarize literature in specific areas.

* Conduct code reviews of manuscripts for submission.

* Participate in scoping and systematic reviews of the literature.

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.

* Ability to code in STATA.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with longitudinal data analysis.

* Ability to work as needed when journals have fast turn arounds (such as for page proof reviews or revisions requested).

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Health Economics Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($22.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

Hours Vary, up to 27 Hours per Week

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name:
Health Policy & Management
-Independent

Personnel area:
School of Public Health