Job Description

We are seeking a **_Research Assistant_** who will complete a range of tasks to support the publication of the Latinos Organizational Archives (LXOA) Project's research in top political science peer-reviewed journals. These tasks include, but are not limited to, compiling bibliographies, annotating secondary sources, analyzing primary-source materials, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, and performing geospatial analyses. The Research Assistant oversees 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_ + Organize, archive, and analyze primary source materials for organizations in study. + Use Zotero to organize and annotate secondary sources pertinent to the study of organizations. **Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency** + Analytical Skills - Awareness + Attention to Detail - Awareness + Data Management and Analysis - Awareness + Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness + Information Gathering - Awareness + Oral and Written Communications - Awareness + Organizational Skills: -Awareness **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. **Preferred Qualifications** Classified Title: Research Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant-KSAS (Political Science) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $23.75 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday - Friday / Flexible FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Political Science Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 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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Casual work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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