Research Consultant

We are seeking a Research Consultant who will provide highly specialized skills, advice, counsel, and insights for decision-making related to complex research activity. Will contribute to the planning and implementation of research and ensure adherence to the best research methodologies, design, and practices.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Use scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and expertise.
• Use understanding of theory behind the research and apply analytical skills to assigned projects
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement and standardize new processes and procedures based on expert knowledge of literature and subject matter.
• Develop and implement new methods and tools with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in related field and significant experience in conducting related research.
• 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 - Intermediate
• Experimentation - Intermediate
• Good Clinical Practices - Intermediate
• Information Gathering - Intermediate
• Process Improvement - Intermediate
• Project Risk Management - Intermediate
• Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Consultant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $36.10 - $63.31 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary: Under 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health