Research Assistant; Health, Behavior and Society

The Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) is seeking a Research Assistant
. The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research studies in support of a principal investigator 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.

• Program and maintain online survey instruments.
• Enroll study participants and obtain informed consent and assent.
• Conduct focus group coding and assist with qualitative data analysis.
• Assist with quantitative data analysis.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula, beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent.
• Experience with online survey platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for data analysis and academic research.

• Analytical Skills
  - Awareness
• Attention to Detail
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• Data Management and Analysis
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• Formatting and Layout Proficiency
  - Awareness
• Information Gathering
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• Oral and Written Communications
  - Awareness
• Organizational Skills
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