Research Assistant

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Posted: 10-May-24

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 113901-en_US

The Johns Hopkins Poverty and Inequality Research Lab (PIRL) is looking for Research Assistant to conduct qualitative data collection for a Michigan-based study. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, receive training from an expert in the field, gain experience on a large-scale research study, and work closely with the research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews with college-aged students in Michigan.
• Recruit interview respondents through phone, email, or door knocking.
• Follow proper Institutional Review Board procedures for obtaining consent from participants in the research study.
• Write field notes summarizing the main points of each interview.
• Manage the paperwork and documentation necessary for securely storing and organizing respondent data.
• Interviews are conducted at the convenience of respondents; consequently, work hours need to be highly flexible, and evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.
• May conduct interviews independently, sometimes with the assistance of an additional interviewer.
• Participates in team meetings, but most of the activities associated with the position (recruitment, paperwork following the interview, fieldnotes, data entry) will be performed independently.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated interest in qualitative research, and/or research related to college access/success.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage interview participants.
  
• Organization and time management.
  
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines that are relatively constrained.
  
• Ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
  
• Independent Decision Making
  

Level of Independent Decision Making

• High
  

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)
• Ability to record virtual interviews via computer/recorder as applicable.

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

• Previous experience with interviewing or qualitative data collection.
• Have or pursuing graduate-level education in sociology, education, or a related field.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.50 - $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Sociology 
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

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