Job Description

We are seeking a

Research Assistant in the department of Otolaryngology. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience preferred.

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


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


Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($49,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)


Employee group: Casual / On Call


Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus


Department name: SOM Oto Otolaryngology Research


Personnel area: School of Medicine