Requisition ID: 116992
Research Assistant
We are seeking a casual Research Assistant to provide a range of research related support, including the development of federal and privately funded grant proposals, presentation development, conducting literature reviews, composing research reports, writing press releases, and assisting with dissemination activities (e.g. policy fact sheets, video content, etc.). The Research Assistant may be involved in community engagement activities as well as other types of research support.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong writing skills
• Strong presentation development skills.
• Enthusiastic, responsible, able to work independently, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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

• A minimum of three years work experience providing research support
  Classified Title: Research Assistant
  Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
  Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23,195 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
  Employee group: Casual / On Call
  Schedule: Monday - Friday (up to 10 hrs per week)
  Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
  Location: District of Columbia
  Department name: Research Administration
  Personnel area: School of Nursing
  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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  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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Scholarship/Dissemination

• Prepare oral presentations that characterize progress, trends, and make appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Conceptualize, draft, and revise scholarly manuscripts.
• Work with the PI to develop dissemination materials for a multitude of audiences including families, policy makers, and public health officials.

Grant Development and Management

• Support the PI and grant writing team in the development of grant proposals for submission to federal and private funding agencies.
• Support the preparation of protocols and documentation for submission to the Institutional Review Board.
• Support the preparation of progress/final reports at the end of each funding cycle for federal and private funding agencies.