RiseMe
Johns Hopkins University logo
Johns Hopkins University Verified
Higher Education, Healthcare, Research

Research Assistant (International Health)

RemoteRemoteTemporaryJunior / Entry-level$17–$30 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

  • data collection
  • data entry
  • data cleaning
  • data management
  • report generation
  • formatting
  • layout
  • analytical skills
  • data management and analysis
  • formatting and layout proficiency

Nice to have

  • systematic reviews
  • scientific writing
  • global health research
  • Nepali

Role summary

The Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Research Assistant to support research studies. Responsibilities include data collection, data organization, data management, running reports, data cleaning, and preparation of tables. The role may also involve literature searches, formatting publications, and writing summaries for policy briefs. This is a remote, casual/on-call position with a starting salary range of $17.20 - $30.30 hourly.

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant oversees 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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree (or currently enrolled) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, or related discipline.
  • Experience with systematic reviews, scientific writing, and global health research.
  • Knowledge of written and spoken Nepali.

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

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Days and hours may vary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Health Systems

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Originally posted on Himalayas

Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to Johns Hopkins University's application page.

Similar roles

See how RiseMe works

Match, tailor, and prep so you send fewer applications and land more interviews.