Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)

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Baltimore, Maryland, USPosted April 28, 2026

Job Description

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

The candidate will assist with government support and evaluation projects, including but not limited to,
Opioid litigation tracking and website updates.
Drafting website posts.
Conducting/supporting all elements of the opioid settlement fund tracking project.
Posting on social media.
Attending meetings related to the opioid litigation.

The candidate will have opportunities to assist with evaluation and assessment projects. Tasks may include,

Data collection.
Data cleaning and analysis support.
Research and literature reviews.
Drafting memos/reports.
Administrative supports.

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.