Research Assistant (International Health)

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg 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.
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
Work closely with the team throughout the project. Regular communication and progress updates are expected.
Synthesize data from the literature and synthesize findings.
Lead or support manuscript writing.
Ensure the research is gender-responsive, addressing and highlighting challenges related to gender equity.
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
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field.
Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Prior research experience in systematic or scoping review.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Experience working in international development, particularly in LMIC settings 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: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: IH - Social and Behavioral Interventions
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Work arrangement
Yes