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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Review translated written and audio course materials in French, ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity in the translation.
• Compare translated written content and audio materials to their original English versions, examining for any discrepancies in style, tone, and content.
• Document/report any issues or improvements needed in the translated content, including suggestions for maintaining consistency in style/tone.
• Work with the team to support the development and implementation of a new Coursera course focused on digital transformation of civil registration and vital statistics systems.
• Work with the team to develop and design course content in Articulate, Rise and Coursera.

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 permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and French - with excellent written and spoken skills in both languages.
• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to quality assurance.
• Ability to maintain consistency in style, tone, and content across translations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and useful feedback.
• Enrolled as a student at Johns Hopkins University.
• Prior translation or quality assurance experience is a plus but not required.
• Prior experience with course development, graphic design, and ArticulateRise and Coursera.
• Familiarity with global public health principles and online course development platforms.

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 many vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Health Systems
Personnel area: School of Public Health