Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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.

This position supports the OASIS Project by conducting in-home safety assessments, collecting and entering standardized data, scheduling participant appointments, and providing education to older adults to help reduce injury risks and support safe aging in place.

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 described above

• Conduct in-home safety assessments with older adult participants.
• Collect accurate and complete data following study protocols.
• Deliver brief, structured education on home safety and injury prevention.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all research and ethical guidelines.
• Document and report findings in a timely and organized way.

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

• Previous experience working with the public.
• Excellent attention to detail.

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: Hours vary based on availability of study participants: Up to 27 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Health Policy & Management - Injury

Personnel area: School of Public Health