Research Project Assistant II (Health, Behavior and Society)

Baltimore, MD, United States

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Job description

Working at JHU

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

120930

Date Created

April 13, 2026

Job Function

Research

Exempt Status

Non\-Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

Monday to Friday: flexible start time 7\-9am

Worksite

05\-MD:School of Public Health

Work Modality

On\-site: 90\-100% of hours worked on\-site

The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a *Research Project Assistant II*. IGTC is a key partner of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use and works to reduce global demand for tobacco in collaboration with a global network of partners, including the Campaign for Tobacco\-Free Kids, the CDC Foundation, the World Health Organization, and Vital Strategies. IGTC contributes by generating evidence and building capacity to support policymaking and advocacy. This position will focus on the effective administration of capacity\-building initiatives.

TheResearch Project Assistant II supports the conduct of a research project. Collects and organizes data through study\-specific procedures that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Provides general administrative support for meetings/events, communications, reporting, etc.

Specific Duties \& Responsibilities

• Assist in developing operational plans to meet research goals.
• Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Process data by organizing data records and study files.
• Run basic analyses and prepare routine reports.
• Perform literature searches, abstract data from literature searches and index gathered data.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Above

• Support planning and execution of global leadership programs online and in\-person with participants from low\- and middle\-income countries to ensure its implementation.
• Travel might be required.
• Assist with stakeholder communication, including monitoring program email.
• Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop processes to ensure program activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• Assist with financial operations, including gathering budget estimates and invoice/reimbursement processing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Technical Skills \&Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills \- Awareness
• Analytical Skills \- Awareness
• Data Entry \- Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis \- Awareness
• Information Gathering \- Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills \- Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications \- Awareness
• Organizational Skills \- Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills \- Awareness
• Facilitation Skills \- Awareness
• Presentation 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 II

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Assistant II (Health, Behavior and Society)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15\.70 \- $26\.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: flexible start time 7\-9am

FLSA Status: Non\-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: HBS\-Institute for Global Tobacco Control

Personnel area: School of Public Health

*Total Rewards*

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits\-worklife/.

*Education and Experience Equivalency*

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non\-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

*Applicants Completing Studies*

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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