Research Assistant – International Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Generate routine and ad hoc reports.

• Utilize standard tools and software to analyze data.

• Aid in data cleaning to guarantee accuracy and prepare tables.

• Oversee basic data collection and entry tasks.

• Manage specific assignments and establish processes to ensure study activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.

• Perform literature searches and reviews to assist faculty research and model development.

• Create and format papers and publications.

• Support Principal Investigators (PIs) in drafting paper summaries for policy briefs or other platforms.

• Conduct reliability coding for the TikTok research initiative.

• Assist in the development of computational models for food systems research.

• Facilitate research data analysis and the interpretation of results.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Additional education may compensate for required experience, and related experience may substitute for education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, in accordance with the JHU equivalency formula.

• Strong analytical abilities with experience in research coding and literature reviews.

• Proficiency in computational modeling and research data analysis.

• Awareness of Analytical Skills.

• Awareness of Attention to Detail.

• Awareness of Data Management and Analysis.

• Awareness of Formatting and Layout Proficiency.

• Awareness of Information Gathering.

• Awareness of Oral and Written Communication skills.

• Awareness of Organizational Skills.

• Selected candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

• Seasonal flu vaccination is mandatory, with exceptions permitted for medical or religious reasons.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package that supports health, life, career, and retirement.

• Seasonal flu vaccination mandated by Johns Hopkins University, with exclusions for religious beliefs or medical reasons.

• Required vaccinations for applicable positions provided at no cost in the Occupational Health office.

• Support for accommodations during the pre-employment process.

• Candidates completing their final academic semester or quarter may be eligible for employment.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.