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Research Assistant - 118803-Cleveland, Ohio

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

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Overview Research Assistant - 118803 at The Johns Hopkins University. Housing mobility study MOVED (Mobility Opportunity Vouchers to Eliminate Diabetes and Obesity) tests whether helping families move changes adult and child health. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Department of Health Policy & Management seeks Research Assistants based in Cleveland to assist with tasks on the MOVED Study.

Responsibilities

Oversee data collection, data organization, data management, or similar data-related tasks for research studies in support of a PI or research team.

Run routine and ad hoc reports.

Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.

Assist with data cleaning to ensure data accuracy and support the 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 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.

Conduct phone and in-person survey interviews with one adult and one child in the family home; data collection will include taking measures of participants' height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and a finger stick for diabetes at the participants' home; independently schedule appointments and make reminder/confirmation calls.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Additional education may substitute for required experience; additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma, per the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a research setting, preferably with field experience or participant recruitment.

Experience engaging participants from diverse backgrounds.

Interest and experience in housing, neighborhood factors, and/or food policy.

Technical Skills And 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 Skill - Awareness

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

Role Details

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 hourly (commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Health Policy & Management - IHSP

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. The Johns Hopkins University is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For vaccine information, refer to university guidance.

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