Research Assistant

4 weeks ago


Baltimore, United States Johns Hopkins University Full time

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.
- 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**
- 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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