Research Assistant; Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

Research Assistant

WSE is seeking a Research Assistant to 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.

• 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.

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
37.5/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:

M-F, 20 hrs wkly FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Homewood Campus Department name:
Ralph S O'Connor Sustainable Energy Inst Personnel area:
Whiting School of Engineering