Research Project Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
We are seeking a Research Project Assistant. The Research Project Assistant provides entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through the implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals.
The Research Project Assistant is to work with postdoctoral fellow Gisselle Meja, under the direction of Dr. Meghan Avolio to conduct urban ecology research in the city of Detroit, MI. The objective of the research project is to quantify the number, size, and type of trees planted in residential areas and conduct tree health assessments, both in private yards and on streets (sidewalks), to better understand the diversity and health of the urban canopy and residents' tree management decisions. The research assistant would be trained to learn the skills necessary (e.g., Tree ID, DBH measurement, etc.) to support the researchers leading this project. This work would give the research assistant an opportunity to gain practical field work, data management, and community engagement experience.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc.
- Assist with setup of tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
- Enter data into the database.
- Run routine queries of the data.
- Perform basic literature searches.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of work experience.
- 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
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
Analytical Skills-Awareness
Data Entry-Awareness
Electronic Office Tools-Awareness
Information Gathering-Awareness
Interpersonal Skills-Awareness
Oral and Written Communications-Awareness
Organizational Skills-Awareness
Research and Analytical 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 Project Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.40-$23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 20 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Earth and Planetary Science
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences