Sr. Research Assistant; International Health

Position:
Sr. Research Assistant

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Sr. Research Assistant who will work under the general direction of a faculty researcher or senior research staff. The role focuses on operational and technical activities key to conducting and directing research, working closely with Dr. Yeeli Mui on the Bloomberg American Health Initiative (BAHI) Human Nutrition Center Grant.

• Develop data collection tools based on understanding of underlying study design.
• Participate in developing standard operating procedures for one or more studies.
• Design and set up standard operating procedures.
• Oversee data collection.
• Analyze data under general oversight and make data-driven recommendations.
• Oversee day‑to‑day activities and provide training for new staff on studies.
• Conduct literature searches to pull background material and identify information relevant and applicable to research interest.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support grant proposal development, including drafting concept notes, technical narratives, and budgets.
• Contribute to writing reports, manuscripts, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Provide operational and research support for the BAHI Human Nutrition Center grant.
• Prepare IRB submissions, manage compliance documentation, and maintain accurate research reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education per the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master’s or advanced degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Prior experience with research data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of food systems planning, food policy, policy analysis, health equity, social and structural determinants of health, systems science, or systems thinking.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with IRB processes or online course platforms.

• Analytical Skills – Developing
• Attention to Detail – Developing
• Electronic Office Tool – Developing
• Information Gathering – Developing
• Oral and Written Communications – Developing
• Organizational Skills – Developing

Classified

Title:

Sr. Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $41,300 – $72,300 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Hybrid, School of Public Health
Department name:
Human Nutrition
Personnel area:
School of Public Health

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