Research Assistant (Computer Science)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

20h•$17 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Whiting School of Engineering is seeking a Research Assistant to work with a PI or a research team to curate data, train machine learning models, develop AI-powered tools for clinical research purposes, and perform analyses on complex electronic health records data. 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.

Requirements

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.
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

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in python, including familiarity with scikit-learn, pandas, pytorch, and related packages.
Training and/or experience working with computer vision and language models.
Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
Experience conducting research using electronic health record data

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.
Develop AI user interfaces for clinical research purposes.
Curate, annotate, and analyze data related to AI system performance.
Participate in writing manuscripts and other scientific communications.
Other duties as assigned