Research Assistant; Computer Science

Whiting School of Engineering is seeking a Research Assistant to work with a PI or a research team to curate data, train machine learning models, develop AI‑powered tools for clinical research purposes, and perform analyses on complex electronic health records data.

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

• Develop AI user interfaces for clinical research purposes.
• Curate, annotate, and analyze data related to AI system performance.
• Participate in writing manuscripts and other scientific communications.
• Lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• Conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.

• 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.

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in python, including familiarity with scikit-learn, pandas, pytorch, and related packages.
• Training and/or experience working with computer vision and language models.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Experience conducting research using electronic health record data

• 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
37.5/03/CD

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

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

M-F, up to 28 hrs/wk

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Homewood Campus

Department name:
Department of Computer Science

Personnel area:
Whiting School of Engineering

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.