Research Assistant (Dept. of Population, Family, & Reproductive Health)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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 Listed Above

Project Overview - Young Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Study. This R21-funded study examines reproductive attitudes, behaviors, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of formerly incarcerated young men (ages 15–29) who have not yet fathered children. Using a socio-ecological framework, the project will identify upstream social determinants and barriers/facilitators to SRH education and care through semi-structured interviews with recently incarcerated young men (incarcerated within the past 12 months). Recruitment will target diverse young men across Maryland, Minnesota, and Texas.

The Research Assistant will be a qualitative interviewer to conduct 1:1 semi-structured interviews (virtually via Zoom) with study participants. The interviewer will work closely with the PI and study team to ensure ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive engagement with participants.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field
• Experience conducting semi-structured qualitative interviews (preferably with young people and/or marginalized populations)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish rapport with participants from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical research practices, and trauma-informed interviewing
• Reliable internet access

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness

*The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Dept. of Population, Family, & Reproductive Health)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Hours Vary 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote
Department name: Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health