Research Assistant (KSAS - Political Science)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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.

In addition to the duties described above

• Transcription of essays for the web interface posting.
• Essay review and subject categorization.
• Curating essays for upcoming anthologies with guest editors.
• Outreach to authors.
• Related tasks for public-facing exhibits and In The Stacks performance.
• Working on the writing index that co-director of the Archive developed.

• 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.

• Experience conducting research and transcription.
• Knowledge of data management software.
• Qualitative coding skills.

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 (KSAS - Political Science)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / Flexible 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Political Science   
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences