Research Assistant (International Health)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of International Health at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant oversees 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. This role also involves reviewing translated course materials for accuracy and cultural sensitivity, comparing translations to original content, documenting issues, and supporting the development and implementation of a new Coursera course focused on digital transformation of civil registration and vital statistics systems. The assistant will also develop and design course content in Articulate, Rise, and Coursera.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Proficiency in English and French - with excellent written and spoken skills in both languages.
Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to quality assurance.
Ability to maintain consistency in style, tone, and content across translations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and useful feedback.
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 Skills - Awareness

Nice To Haves

Enrolled as a student at Johns Hopkins University.
Prior translation or quality assurance experience is a plus but not required.
Prior experience with course development, graphic design, and ArticulateRise and Coursera.
Familiarity with global public health principles and online course development platforms.

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.
Review translated written and audio course materials in French, ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity in the translation.
Compare translated written content and audio materials to their original English versions, examining for any discrepancies in style, tone, and content.
Document/report any issues or improvements needed in the translated content, including suggestions for maintaining consistency in style/tone.
Work with the team to support the development and implementation of a new Coursera course focused on digital transformation of civil registration and vital statistics systems.
Work with the team to develop and design course content in Articulate, Rise and Coursera.