Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society)

Research Assistant The Department of Health, Behavior and Society 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. 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 above Build rapport with community members, including people who use drugs through outreach. Perform community-based work at least 90% of the time, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently. Independently prioritize and complete assigned tasks, make informed decisions, and determine the appropriate direction and approach to carrying out the work.