Research Assistant (Dept. of Population, Family, & Reproductive Health)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$17 - $30•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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 is for the Young Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Study, an R21-funded project examining reproductive attitudes, behaviors, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of formerly incarcerated young men (ages 15–29) who have not yet fathered children. The project uses a socio-ecological framework to identify upstream social determinants and barriers/facilitators to SRH education and care through semi-structured interviews. The Research Assistant will serve as a qualitative interviewer, conducting 1:1 semi-structured interviews (virtually via Zoom) with study participants, working closely with the PI and study team to ensure ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive engagement.

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.
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

Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
Experience conducting semi-structured qualitative interviews (preferably with young people and/or marginalized populations)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish rapport with participants from diverse backgrounds
Commitment to confidentiality, ethical research practices, and trauma-informed interviewing
Reliable internet access

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.
Conduct 1:1 semi-structured interviews (virtually via Zoom) with study participants.
Ensure ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive engagement with participants.