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Posted May 10, 2026

Research Assistant (Health, Behavior and Society)

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The Health, Behavior and Society department is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. Specific Duties & Responsibilities • Run routine and ad hoc reports. • Use standard tools and computer programs to review data. • Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables. • Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry. • May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently. • May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts. • May design and format papers/publications. • May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in a related field. • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency • Analytical Skills - Awareness • Attention to Detail - Awareness • Data Management and Analysis - Awareness • Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness • Information Gathering - Awareness • Oral and Written Communications - Awareness • Organizational Skills - Awareness The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. • * * Classified Title: Research Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Health, Behavior and Society) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($22.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: HBS-Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health Apply tot his job Apply To this Job