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Research Project Assistant (Department of Mental Health)

Johns Hopkins University
$15.80/hr-$23.85/hr
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Sep 22, 2026
We are seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provides entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc. Assist with setting up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes. Enter data into the database. Run routine queries of the data. Perform basic literature searches. Other duties as assigned. In Addition to the Duties Listed Above The Research Project Assistant will Assist parents in identifying school and community-based resources for the parents themselves & their children and send parents via email or regular mail a summary of those resources. Entering detailed information in the study database regarding their interactions with parents and children during the recruitment and interview process and participants' needs, including incentives for interview completion & more information about the study. Arranging transportation for parents and children for office-based assessments. Assist in sending incentives to parents and children for interview completion. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Six months of work experience. 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 Experience working with school-age children in either school, medical, or mental health settings Training in psychological research methods Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency Analytical Skills - Awareness Data Entry - Awareness Electronic Office Tools - Awareness Information Gathering - Awareness Interpersonal Skills - Awareness Oral and Written Communications - Awareness Organizational Skills - Awareness Research and Analytical 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 Project Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title):Research Project Assistant (Department of Mental Health) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Some evening hours during regular work week and day time hours on weekends. FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Mental Health Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health >