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Research Assistant - Minneapolis, MN

Research Assistant - Minneapolis, MN

Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, Maryland, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Based in Minneapolis , 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.

Specific Duties & 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above :

  • Housing mobility programs are designed to help families move from high-poverty neighborhoods into lower-poverty, better-resourced ones. The MOVED (Mobility Opportunity Vouchers to Eliminate Diabetes and Obesity) Study is designed to test whether helping families move changes adult and child health. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Department of Health Policy & Management is seeking Research Assistants (RAs) based in Minneapolis who will assist with tasks on the MOVED Study.
  • Research Assistants will be responsible for independently scheduling appointments and making reminder / confirmation calls.
  • At the time of the appointment, RA's will complete phone and in-person survey interviews from one adult and one child in the family home.
  • Data collection will include taking measures of participants' height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and a finger stick for diabetes, at the participants' home.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond high school diploma / graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working within a research setting, preferably with field experience or engaging and recruiting participants.
  • Previous experience engaging participants from diverse backgrounds.
  • An interest and experience in housing, neighborhood factors, and / or food policy preferred.
  • Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

  • 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
  • The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

    Classified Title : Research Assistant

    Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Research Assistant - Minneapolis, MN

    Role / Level / Range : ACRO40 / E / 03 / CD

    Starting Salary Range : $17.20 - $30.30 Hr (Commensurate w / exp.)

    Employee group : Casual / On Call

    Schedule : Hours Vary : Up to 20 hours per week and as needed (including some evenings and weekends)

    FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

    Location : Remote

    Department name : 60004110-Health Policy & Management -IHSP

    Personnel area : School of Public Health

    Total Rewards

    The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : benefits-worklife / .

    Education and Experience Equivalency

    Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

    Applicants Completing Studies

    Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

    Background Checks

    The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    EEOis the Law

    Accommodation Information

    If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit .

    Vaccine Requirements

    Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

    The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

    The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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