We are seeking a Research Assistant for an existing community-academic partnership between the Department of Mental Health at JHU Bloomberg School of Public Health and Thrive Family Life Center in Richmond, Virginia.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Explain the study and participant rights, as well as consent participants for enrollment.

• Assist in maintaining effective communication throughout the course of the study, day-to-day management and conduct of the study obtaining, and managing the administrative and time sensitive aspects of study coordination.

• Help Dr. Adams recruit participants, monitor retention, and manage administrative tasks related to the study.

• Oversee participant enrollment efforts, data collection, and analysis, ensuring adherence to study protocols and ethical guidelines.

• Coordinate outreach activities with community organizations, schools, and stakeholders to recruit eligible participants, conduct interviews, and administer surveys.

• Supervise student Research Assistants, providing training, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.

• Contribute to data analysis, literature reviews, and report preparation, collaborating closely with the research team to generate meaningful insights and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, or related field preferred, with coursework in relevant areas.

• Previous Research Experience: Previous involvement in research projects related to mental health, racial disparities, or youth well-being.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and qualitative analysis using software using Dedoose.

• Ability to mentor and supervise student Research Assistants effectively.

• Understanding of ethical guidelines in human subject's research.

• Strong oral and written communication skills for academic writing and presentations.

• Capacity to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing project needs.

• Dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in research practices.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($30.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: 9 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.