Research Assistant-KSAS; Political Science at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD

Research Assistant-KSAS (Political Science)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will complete a range of tasks to support the publication of the Latinos Organizational Archives (LXOA) Project's research in top political science peer‑reviewed journals. These tasks include, but are not limited to, compiling bibliographies, annotating secondary sources, analyzing primary‑source materials, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, and performing geospatial analyses. 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.
• Organize, archive, and analyze primary source materials for organizations in study.
• Use Zotero to organize and annotate secondary sources pertinent to the study of organizations.

• 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

• 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.

• Experience relevant to research assistance and the LXOA project.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.