Job description
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a nonprofit center for innovation dedicated to advancing the field of gifted education through research on testing, programs, and other supports for advanced learners. We start from the premise that advanced learners come from every community and every demographic, and we aim to understand and inform how these students need to be nurtured to achieve their full potential as learners and global citizens.Under the supervision of Emily Delinski and Dr. Amy Shelton, we are seeking a Research Assistant who will work with an interdisciplinary team to conduct research on the characterization and identification of academic potential in K-12 learners.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with development of research instruments.
Provide feedback on developments from other team members.
Participate in team discussions.
Assist in writing literature reviews.
Assist in writing IRB protocols, reports, and manuscripts.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be subject to change based on the needs of the project.
Principal Investigator.
JHU graduate students
JHU undergraduate students.
Research study participants.
JHU staff.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer literacy skills knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel), email software (MS Exchange or similar), Adobe, internet browsers, various screen readers, adaptive technology.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a research team.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), email software (MS Exchange or similar), Adobe, internet browser.
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 Degree in Education, Cognitive Science, Psychology.
Some related experience.
Previous work experience that involves organizational, interpersonal and computer literacy skills.
Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification
Knowledge of research protocols (IRB, NIH, NSF).
Knowledge of web content management software.
Knowledge of statistical software is helpful but required.
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Physical Requirements
Ability to access and transmit information using a computer; dexterity of hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse pad and other office machinery.
The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly via telephone, email; must be able to exchange accurate and timely information in these settings.
Additional Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
All employees participating in or serving children in University programs must participate in mandatory Child Abuse Prevention online training on the appropriate conduct around children, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and reporting of known or suspected child abuse and neglect.
Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.75-$23.00-$29.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus
Department name: Research
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
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.
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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