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Requisition ID:  118587

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support for book manuscript on conflict in Nigeria; website support for African Politics Conference Group; collaborative research on political economy and elites in Africa. This position involves assisting faculty in their research endeavors, providing administrative support, and contributing to various research projects and scholarly activities. A Research Assistant to Faculty is vital in advancing academic research and contributes to the faculty's success in their scholarly pursuits. This position provides valuable support in research activities, enabling faculty members to focus on their academic and scientific contributions to their respective fields.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with faculty members on their research projects by conducting literature reviews, gathering, and analyzing data, and assisting in experiments or fieldwork.
  • Organize and manage research data, including data entry, coding, and maintaining data integrity. Use relevant software tools and methods as required.
  • Assist in conducting literature searches and synthesizing research articles, reports, and other scholarly materials relevant to the research area.
  • Provide administrative support to faculty, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence. Prepare and format documents, presentations, and research proposals.
  • Use appropriate software tools for data analysis, statistical tests, and visualization. Prepare reports and summaries of research findings.
  • Work collaboratively with other research assistants, students, and faculty members within and outside the department or institution.
  • Assist in project management tasks, including tracking progress, deadlines, and milestones. Communicate project updates to faculty and team members.
  • Help faculty prepare presentations for conferences, seminars, or academic publications. May participate in presenting research findings.
  • Assist in preparing research grant applications and proposals, including budgeting, literature reviews, and documentation.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong research skills, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis, such as statistical software or data visualization programs.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining research integrity and ethics.
  • Adaptability and a willingness to learn and apply new research methods and techniques.
  • Familiarity with academic and scholarly writing styles and formats.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree desired.
  • Previous experience conducting research and working as a Research Assistant.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($25.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday-Friday,8:00am-5:00pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia  
Department name: African Studies  
Personnel area: SAIS 

 

 

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
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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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