Research Assistant (Research Administration

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will 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.

The Research Assistant will support the Sr. Research Project Coordinator to collect, organize and analyze data related to the adaptation of the myPlan Team intimate partner violence app for and with Indigenous youth in Montana. The position will utilize community-based research methodologies to support community consultations and youth engagement in the Fort Peck Community.

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

• Based at Fort Peck, located in Montana, to support on-site study team members in project implementation, recruitment, data collection, and data dissemination.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative and relationship building skills, able to build trust with community members and leaders. Experience working in rural and remote reservation settings. Based in Fort Peck, Montana.

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.