Research Assistant - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The department of Health Behavior and Society is seeking a
_Research Assistant_. Under the direction of Dr.

Lauren Parker, the Research Assistant will be primarily responsible for data analysis to include coding and assisting with qualitative interviews.

Strong knowledge and skills in behavioral interventions and caregiving of persons living with dementia research is preferred.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the project leads, the Research Assistant's responsibilities include but are not limited to,
Assists with interviewing participants.
Assists with coding and analyzing qualitative data.
Collect data including semistructured interviews and surveys.
Input records and data management in systems such as Excel, REDCap, or similar system.
Contribute to reports, publications, project summaries and grant proposals.
Some relevant experience or interest related to current research projects: aging, dementia, caregiving, behavioral interventions.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong skills in verbal and written communications, technical writing, and notetaking and editing.
Adept in effectively communicating through strong oral and writing skills. Experienced in writing and editing professional letters, reports, and documents.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis.
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.
Some relevant experience or interest related to current research projects: aging, dementia, caregiving, behavioral interventions.
Ability to hear within normal range.
Ability to move about.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title:
Research Assistant

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

Starting Salary Range:
$ $30.00 HRLY ($23.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:
Remote

Department name:
HBS - Faculty Centers & Academic Program

Personnel area:
School of Public Health