Research Assistant; Health Policy and Management

Position: Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)
We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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

* The candidate will assist with government support and evaluation projects, including but not limited to,

* Opioid litigation tracking and website updates.

* Drafting website posts.

* Conducting/supporting all elements of the opioid settlement fund tracking project.

* Posting on social media.

* Attending meetings related to the opioid litigation.

The candidate will have opportunities to assist with evaluation and assessment projects. Tasks may include,

* Data collection.

* Data cleaning and analysis support.

* Research and literature reviews.

* Drafting memos/reports.

* Administrative supports.

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

* Experience in data curation and analysis.

* Strong writing skills.

* Ability to perform literature reviews and draft memos/reports.

* Prior research experience 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: ACRO
40/E/03/CD

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

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

Hours Vary:
Up to 20 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Remote

Department name:
Health Policy & Management
-IHSP

Personnel area:
School of Public Health