Requisition ID:  118001

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant (RA) who will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Professor. The Research Assistant will primarily assist with the day-to-day logistical and technical tasks related to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and computational linguistics into tuberculosis (TB) screening and treatment efforts. This role will focus on leveraging large language models (LLMs) and machine learning to develop AI-powered health screening tools. Tasks will largely be remote but may require collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including public health experts and data scientists.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • The RA will assist in the development and adaptation of AI-driven models for TB screening and treatment decision support.
  • Assist in optimizing natural language processing (NLP) models for analyzing clinical data and automating health communication.
  • Support data collection and processing, ensuring the AI models are trained on high-quality, unbiased TB-related datasets.
  • Assist in developing ethical AI implementation strategies for TB screening, particularly in low-resource settings.
  • Follow established research protocols, including compliance with ethical guidelines for AI in healthcare.
  • Assist in drafting reports, technical documentation, and research papers for dissemination of findings.
  • RA will follow established research protocols and complete training as needed.
  • RA will complete all other duties as assigned and work closely with the research program coordinator to ensure completion of all research-related activities.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, AI, or a related field with relevant experience in AI applications in healthcare.

 


 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23.75 HRLY targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Flexible houtd 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: SOM DOM Infectious Disease 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 


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.

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