Research Assistant; Epidemiology

Research Assistant

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. This position will support research activities for an NIH-funded study as well as other research activities primarily focusing on addressing the overdose crisis in Baltimore. The position will require the applicant to be familiar with qualitative and quantitative data analysis, strong technical writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and meeting strict deadlines.

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

• Supporting development of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments.
• Cleaning and analyzing qualitative data.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including tracking outreach and drafting communications.
• Supporting development of systems of management for research activities, including tracking intervention implementation.
• Draft technical reports for key stakeholders and assist with literature reviews for grants and manuscripts.

• 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.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products (particularly One Drive).
• Experience using NVivo.

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.