Requisition ID: 116802

Research Data Analyst

The Department of Mental Health in the Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Data Analyst who will work the Principal Investigator and Study Coordinators to provide support for complex quantitative and data modeling research projects in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families. This position utilizes intermediate-to advanced-level research and programming skills to perform a variety of quantitative research activities including data management, analysis of quantitative data, data visualization, and manuscript preparation.

The ideal candidate will work well independently and in collaboration with multiple staff members and projects simultaneously, take initiative to gather suitable data to addressing research questions, and completing assignments in a timely manner. The responsibilities of this position will include highly quantitative and written data analysis on issues of current policy interest.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Data Management

Responsible for managing large and/or complex datasets.
Develops datasets by performing data cleaning, data validation, and data reporting.
Maintains detailed documentation of data management and programming codes.
Ensures the integrity and security of data.
Ensure Quality Assurance and Control checking of program data and provide feedback to teams on the continuous improvement of data as wells as ongoing decision-making as well as for program outcomes.

Data Analysis

Uses advanced statistical and data programming skills to manage and analyze data (e.g., SPSS, SAS)
Summarizes and interprets complex analyses.
Identifies, validates, extracts, and formats data for statistical analysis.
Able to create, modify, and run multifaceted database queries and produce reports.
Creates complex charts, graphs, and tables to summarize analysis results.
Expertise in data modeling and understands relationships between data items.

Project Management & Presentation

Uses intermediate-to-advanced quantitative research methods skills to participate in the design, coordination and conduct of research projects.
Prepares materials and drafts technical sections of presentations and written documents.
Able to prepare effective presentations in content and function.
Fosters collaboration between team members, both internal and external to the department.
Assists the PIs in writing program-related papers, grants, reports, and presentations.

Any other duties at the discretion of the manager, supervisor, or PI of the project.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Three years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in related discipline is preferred.
Prior data management and analysis experience.
Prior experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Experience working with data being actively collected or generated.

Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

At least 1 year of working with culturally diverse environments including working with racial and ethnic minority women is a plus.
Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments (i.e., Word Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with and ability to comfortably use a computer and technology (including the internet applications).
Good in-person communication skills.
Expertise with SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
Strong quantitative, statistical and data analysis skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with health-related datasets and/or population surveys.
Knowledge of issues related to women’s sexual and reproductive health.
Self-starter with good time management, initiative, and professional work style.

Classified Title: Research Data Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

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.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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