Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will be responsible for providing a range of research related support, including in the development of federal and privately funded grant proposals, presentation development, conducting literature reviews, composing research reports, writing press releases, and assisting with additional dissemination activities (policy fact sheets, video content, etc).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Scholarship/Dissemination

• Prepare oral presentations that characterize progress, trends, and make appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Conceptualize, draft, and revise scholarly manuscripts.
• Work with the PI to develop dissemination materials for a multitude of audiences including families, policy makers, and public health officials.

Grant Development and Management

• Support the PI and grant writing team in the development of grant proposals for submission to federal and private funding agencies.
• Support in the preparation of protocols and documentation for submission to the Institutional Review Board.
• Support in the preparation of progress/final reports at the end of each funding cycle for federal and private funding agencies.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong writing skills.
• Strong presentation development skills.
• Enthusiastic, responsible, able to work independently, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Any specific physical requirements for the job

• Ability to work in front of a computer.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Three or more years' previous work experience providing research support.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($23,195 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday (up to 10 hrs per week)
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Nursing
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing