Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, USA
USD 17.2-30.3 / hour
Posted on Jun 28, 2025

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.

Supplemental Information

  • Process the Oklahoma mesonet soil moisture database to generate a range of statistics to be used in flash drought process and prediction studies.
  • Develop statistical models that characterize relationships between meteorological conditions and flash drought.
  • Work with advanced Land Surface Model output to study mechanisms involved in flash drought initiation.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • 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
  • Bachelor’s Degree in meteorology.
  • Experience with Python or similar scripting language.
  • MS-level coursework in meteorology and hydrology.
  • Experience working with advanced Land Surface Models.

Technical Skills and 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: Monday - Friday - 8:30am -
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Earth and Planetary Science
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences