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Research Assistant (Department of Epidemiology) - #Staff
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What they do
A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
$53,252 / year median in Maryland
Job Description
We are seeking a
- _Research Assistant_
- who will 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.
- 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.
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Classified Title:
Research Assistant Role/Level/Range:
ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range:
$17.65
- $31.
05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group:
Part-time Schedule:
Monday to
Friday:
20 hours per week
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Location:
Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Epidemiology Personnel area: School of Public HealthEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance