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Research Assistant - 118949

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Requisition ID: 118949 Research Assistant 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.

Overview The Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development seeks a Research Assistant who will work with infants and young children and their families to collect data for experiments designed to understand how children perceive and reason about the world. Previous experience with children is important for this position.

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.

Participate in testing of infant and child human subjects in psychology experiments.

Lead efforts to recruit infant and child human subjects.

Oversee undergraduate research assistants in laboratory work.

Help manage research budgets.

Oversee lab purchasing.

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

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Cognitive science, or related field.

The Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development seeks a Research assistant who will work with infants and young children and their families to collect data for experiments designed to understand how children perceive and reason about the world. Previous experience with children is important for this position.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Part-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 20 hours per week

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Psychological and Brain Sciences

Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal 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.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap vaccination. This may include documentation of having two MMR vaccines; two Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Vaccinations are provided at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Homewood Campus

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education

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