Research Assistant (International Health)

Johns Hopkins University • Shiprock, NM

12d • $18 - $31

About The Position

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Research Assistant to support a principal investigator or research team. The position oversees data collection, organization, management, and related functions for research studies. It is based in New Mexico with the Center for Indigenous Health.

The Research Assistant must be comfortable engaging in direct, sensitive conversations with individuals and groups about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics. The position requires maintaining background clearance as required by the employer and collaborating agencies. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required, and travel with overnight stays is required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must be comfortable engaging in direct and sensitive conversations about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics.
• Must maintain background clearance as required by the employer and collaborating agencies.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as needed.
• Core technical skills at the Awareness level: analytical skills; attention to detail; data management and analysis; formatting and layout proficiency; information gathering; oral and written communications; and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current driver's license issued by the state of residence and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of local geography and culture.
• Prior work experience in the community.

Responsibilities

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data-cleaning measures to ensure data accuracy and prepare 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 research efforts.
• May design and format papers and publications.
• May assist principal investigators in writing paper summaries for release as policy briefs or through other channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level