Health Economics Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)
Johns Hopkins University
We are seeking a Health Economics 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.
This position will provide analytic support and research assistance to a wide range of projects addressing population mental health, assets, and policies across sectors to improve health. This position will support a positive and fast-paced team that values hard work, productivity, and attention to detail.
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.
In addition to the duties described above
- Run analyses on complex survey data, claims data, and/or electronic health records data.
- Conduct longitudinal data analyses.
- Summarize literature in specific areas.
- Conduct code reviews of manuscripts for submission.
- Participate in scoping and systematic reviews of the literature.
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.
- Ability to code in STATA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with longitudinal data analysis.
- Ability to work as needed when journals have fast turn arounds (such as for page proof reviews or revisions requested).
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
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Health Economics Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($22.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary, up to 27 Hours per Week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Health Policy & Management -Independent
Personnel area: School of Public Health