Research Assistant (KSAS - Political Science)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

11h•$18 - $31•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 involves a variety of tasks including transcription, essay review, author outreach, and contributing to research projects within the Political Science department.

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

Experience conducting research and transcription.
Knowledge of data management software.
Qualitative coding skills.

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.
Transcription of essays for the web interface posting.
Essay review and subject categorization.
Curating essays for upcoming anthologies with guest editors.
Outreach to authors.
Related tasks for public-facing exhibits and In The Stacks performance.
Working on the writing index that co-director of the Archive developed.
Other duties as assigned.