Research Assistant (International Health)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

5d•$17 - $30•Remote

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 involves working closely with the IVAC team, adhering to ethical research guidelines, analyzing qualitative interview data, and synthesizing findings for dissemination products.

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

Master’s Degree
Experience from one of the large-scale HPV introduction countries (i.e., Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nigeria)

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.
Work closely with the IVAC team throughout the project.
Regular communication and progress updates are expected.
Adhere to ethical research guidelines for data collection, management, and analysis.
Analyze qualitative interview data to identify key themes and strategies for HPV vaccination programs.
Synthesize findings and contribute to various dissemination products, including briefs, slide decks, conference abstracts, and a scientific manuscript.