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We are currently seeking a Research Assistant to help with study management and implementation for several autism and genetic epidemiology projects. These studies seek to identify biologic and environmental factors that impact health outcomes in the population, with a particular focus on children and neurodevelopment. Our studies contribute to large national and international networks that utilize a range of study designs and methods, e.g. case-control and prospective cohort, to address current public health needs. The research assistant will work closely with and report directly to the Principal Investigator. They will also interact regularly with other collaborating faculty and senior research staff to support our research program goals, both at JHU and externally.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with study participant packet assembly and mailings.

• Contact study participants for follow up response.

• Attend research team and project meetings and take minutes.

• Coordinate research study meetings and communications with research partners.

• Assist in preparing materials for and participant in research meetings.

• Provide assistance with the creation of study documents, progress reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

• Organize electronic databases and research materials.

• Assist with literature review and maintaining reference libraries.

• Other related activities, as needed.

• Provide support to a large multidisciplinary team.

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

• Master’s Degree or prior experience assisting and coordinating a large team.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: ​​​​​​​Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.