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Requisition ID:  116014

Research Assistant

The Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health is housed within the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Our mission is to promote health equity and wellbeing for youth through connection and collaboration with a diverse network of young people and community and academic partners on public health research, education, policy, and practice.


We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to contribute to domestic adolescent sexual and reproductive health applied research projects. These include but are not limited to Thrivology, a collaborative initiative focused on identifying and translating best practices on trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health programs and care; and community-wide youth sexual health initiatives in Baltimore City and rural counties across Maryland. Candidates should have experience in at least one, and ideally all, of the following: literature reviews, program monitoring, qualitative research, and community outreach.


*The Research Assistant will start in December 2024. Below are detailed lists of the duties and qualifications for this job.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with reviewing abstracts, full text articles, and grey literature.
  • Assist with synthesis and analysis of literature reviews.
  • Work closely with the project team to support project advisory groups.
  • Assist with the preparation of bi-annual and annual reports.
  • Act as the primary liaison between our team and local teams who are implementing programs.
  • Schedule observations with teachers and ensure they have completed all evaluation tasks.
  • Track evaluation requirements and prepare data requests.
  • Complete Human Subjects Training through Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
  • Attend weekly research team meetings.
  • Assist with other project tasks as needed.


**Studies have shown that qualified women, Black/African American people, Indigenous people, and other Persons of Color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply for the role, even if you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. 



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.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Two years of research experience in program monitoring and/or public health/social science research.
  • Experience conducting systematic literature reviews.
  • Experience working in sexual and reproductive health programs or research.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and critique public health research articles.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​PFRH CAH  
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
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.

EEO is the Law
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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 jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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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