Research Assistant (KSAS - Political Science) - #Staff

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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Transcription of essays for the web interface posting.

• Essay review and subject categorization.

• Curating essays for upcoming anthologies with guest editors.

• Outreach to authors.

• Related tasks for public-facing exhibits and In The Stacks performance.

• Working on the writing index that co-director of the Archive developed.

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

• Experience conducting research and transcription.

• Knowledge of data management software.

• Qualitative coding skills.

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): Research Assistant (KSAS - Political Science)

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Flexible

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Political Science

Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.