Research Assistant

at  Johns Hopkins University

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will assist senior staff with data collection for a study that provides community health services (including the provision of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and drug checking aimed to reduce both HIV and overdose among people who inject drugs (PWID).

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

• Some master’s-level coursework preferred.
• Prior experience working with diverse populations, and experience conducting outreach and field work preferred.
  Classified Title: Research Assistant
  Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
  Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
  Employee group: Casual / On Call
  Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
  Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
  Location: School of Public Health
  Department name: HBS-Research Projects
  Personnel area: School of Public Health

• The Research Assistant will facilitate study visits (recruit, screen, consent and interview study participants) in several Baltimore communities on a mobile RV.
• Fieldwork will take place primarily during weekdays and may include weekend and evening hours.
• Interviewers will assist Field Supervisors with stocking and organizing interview materials and cleaning the van at the end of shifts.
• They will provide in-office assistance as needed.