Research Assistant (International Health)

The Department of International Health 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.

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
- Master's Degree (or currently enrolled) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or related discipline.

- Experience with systematic reviews, scientific writing, and global health research.

- Knowledge of written and spoken Nepali.

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: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Days and hours may vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Systems
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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