Research Assistant - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Johns Hopkins Poverty and Inequality Research Lab (PIRL) is looking for
_Research Assistant_ to conduct qualitative data collection for a Michigan-based study.

The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, receive training from an expert in the field, gain experience on a large-scale research study, and work closely with the research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct indepth interviews with collegeaged students in Michigan.
Follow proper Institutional Review Board procedures for obtaining consent from participants in the research study.
Write field notes summarizing the main points of each interview.
Manage the paperwork and documentation necessary for securely storing and organizing respondent data.
Interviews are conducted at the convenience of respondents; consequently, work hours need to be highly flexible, and evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.
May conduct interviews independently, sometimes with the assistance of an additional interviewer.
Participates in team meetings, but most of the activities associated with the position (recruitment, paperwork following the interview, fieldnotes, data entry) will be performed independently.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated interest in qualitative research, and/or research related to college access/success.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage interview participants.
Organization and time management.
Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines that are relatively constrained.
Ability to problemsolve and think creatively.
Independent Decision Making
Level of Independent Decision Making_
High

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications

Ability to record virtual interviews via computer/recorder as applicable.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with interviewing or qualitative data collection.
Have or pursuing graduatelevel education in sociology, education, or a related field.

Classified Title:
Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range:
ACRO37.5/03/CD

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

Employee group:
Casual / On Call

Schedule:
Monday - Friday

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:
Remote

Department name:
Sociology

Personnel area:
School of Arts & Sciences