Job description

We are seeking a Research Assistant who supports faculty work associated with the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Educations department of counseling and educational studies. This role requires the ability to review empirical research and write reviews of literature to support grant applications and in dissemination activities. The Research Assistant may work up to 10 hours per week.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct scholarly literature searches to support research initiatives.
Engage in writing annotated bibliographies.
Conduct content and/or meta-analysis about therapeutic effectiveness in China.
Write reports and correspondence.
Communicate on a regular basis with supervisor with respect to the implementation of job initiatives.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Experience in conducting searches of peer-reviewed empirical research in topics related to research opportunities.
Experience in synthesizing research studies and writing reviews of literature.
Experience in working with faculty in research and teaching duties.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with educational practitioners and other groups associated with education.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse constituencies via phone, email, and in-person.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability and motivation to effectively work both autonomously and collaboratively.
Excellent work ethics and habits.

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

Masters or Doctoral Degree preferred in related field.
Knowledge and experience in conducting therapy in China.
Research experience in qualitative and quantitative studies.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.75-$23.00-$29.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Mon-Sun/10hrs
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Faculty-Clinical
Personnel area: School of Education

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 .

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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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