Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society)

The Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a 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.

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 above

• Build rapport with community members, including people who use drugs through outreach.

• Perform community-based work at least 90% of the time, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently. Independently prioritize and complete assigned tasks, make informed decisions, and determine the appropriate direction and approach to carrying out the work.

• 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.

• Valid driver's license.
• Prior experience facilitating community outreach and/or data collection.

• Experience working with or alongside,
• Harm reduction programs.
• Individuals with lived experience of substance use.

• Community-based or public health research settings.
• Familiarity with syringe service programs or drug checking.

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 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Days and hours may vary 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health  
Department name: HBS-Research Projects  
Personnel area: School of Public Health