Research Assistant; International Health

The Department of International Health at The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant .

The 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.

• 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

• Ensure the research is gender-responsive, addressing and highlighting challenges related to gender equity.
• Work closely with the IVAC team throughout the project. Regular communication and progress updates are expected.
• Systematically search published peer-reviewed articles and grey literature.
• Review literature and select the relevant literature.
• Extract data from the literature and synthesize findings.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Prior research experience in systematic or scoping review.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in international development, particularly in LMIC settings preferred.

• 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:

Days and hours may vary

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Remote

Department name: IH – Social and Behavioral Interventions

Personnel area:
School of Public Health