The Johns Hopkins Poverty and Inequality Research Lab (PIRL) is looking for Research Assistant to conduct qualitative data collection for a Michigan-based study. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, receive training from an expert in the field, gain experience on a large-scale research study, and work closely with the research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews with college-aged students in Michigan.

• Recruit interview respondents through phone, email, or door knocking.

• Follow proper Institutional Review Board procedures for obtaining consent from participants in the research study.

• Write field notes summarizing the main points of each interview.

• Manage the paperwork and documentation necessary for securely storing and organizing respondent data.

• Interviews are conducted at the convenience of respondents; consequently, work hours need to be highly flexible, and evening and weekend work will occasionally be required.

• May conduct interviews independently, sometimes with the assistance of an additional interviewer.

• Participates in team meetings, but most of the activities associated with the position (recruitment, paperwork following the interview, fieldnotes, data entry) will be performed independently.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated interest in qualitative research, and/or research related to college access/success.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage interview participants.

• Organization and time management.

• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.

• Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines that are relatively constrained.

• Ability to problem-solve and think creatively.

• Independent Decision Making

Level of Independent Decision Making

• High

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)

• Ability to record virtual interviews via computer/recorder as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with interviewing or qualitative data collection.

• Have or pursuing graduate-level education in sociology, education, or a related field.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.50 - $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Remote

Department name: Sociology

Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.