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Job Req ID:  115077

Research Assistant

We are seeking eligible candidates in the capacity of ‘research coordinator/Research Assistant’ who will work closely with the PI and the Team on at least two projects. The first project will focus on examining the association between socioeconomic status (SES)/income inequality and selected health outcomes such as hypertension, depression, and obesity. The second project will investigate the relationship between police shootings, SES, and social factors in communities of color and low-income communities. These projects will utilize various datasets, including the National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington Post data on police violence, and county-level data.


The ideal candidate must have prior experience working with NHANES/MEPS for the first project and the National Conference of State Legislatures to collect policy data for the 2nd project. He/she should also possess experience or ongoing work with systematic reviews and literature reviews. Additionally, they must demonstrate strong managerial skills, familiarity with the WHO conceptual framework, minority theories on violent crimes, and social vulnerability, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.


Candidate is expected to be proficient in working with databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, and will be responsible for conducting literature reviews, draft manuscript/report writing, edit and finalize the report, work with EndNote, develop PowerPoint presentations and posters, attending meetings, and being present in the office for at least 1-2 days a week.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conducting literature reviews.
  • Be familiar with Systematic/Scoping review, Covidence, EndNote or similar reference managers.
  • Reviewing policies and legislation from sources such as the National Conference of State Legislatures and state/federal legislations related to the research topic, or Hilltop institute for hospital legislation on community benefit.
  • Collecting data on police accountability policies and related areas to analyze crime control measures.
  • Find related variables for the analysis using NHANES/MEPS data.
  • Be able to go to the MEPS restricted data center in Rockville if needed.
  • Managing and responding to project-related emails.
  • Keeping meeting notes and managing project requirements.
  • Meet, and communicate with librarian at Medical Welch library or other JHU systems.
  • Attending seminars and other meetings as required.
  • Summarizing project results.
  • Preparing progress reports for the primary investigator and funding agency.
  • Contributing to drafting abstracts, articles, reports, and presentations.
  • Being adaptable to working on multiple similar projects.


*This is a casual position, and this is an opportunity of collaborating on other related projects focusing on hospital community benefit initiatives for the future, in that case the candidate should be willing to learn more about the social vulnerability, and cost report data.



Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Hours Vary 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Health Policy & Management -HCHDS  
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: https://hr.jhu.edu/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
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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.

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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 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/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.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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