Research Assistant; Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD

Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management) – A staff position at Johns Hopkins University, based in Pittsburgh. The Research Assistant oversees data collection, organization, and management for research studies supporting a principal investigator or research team.

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning 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.
• At the time of appointment, complete phone and in-person survey interviews with one adult and one child per family home, including measurements of height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and finger stick for diabetes at the participant's home.
• Responsible for independently scheduling appointments and making reminder/confirmation calls.

• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications
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  Previous experience working within a research setting, preferably with field experience or engaging and recruiting participants; experience engaging participants from diverse backgrounds; interest and experience in housing, neighborhood factors, and/or food policy.
• 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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.