Research Assistant (International Health)

About this role

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 Originally posted on Himalayas