Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to assist with Neuro-Oncology research.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for data collection, data management, data analysis and statistical modeling for neuro-oncology and spine tumor research.
• Will work closely with the principal investigator on research activities including a radio genomics clinical trial.
• Very strong organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Make independent judgments about data being analyzed and to act on decisions on a daily basis.
• Prioritize personal workflow and the work of other staff as needed.
• Work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of University and Hospital employees as well as outside contacts.
• Potential opportunity to be first author of manuscript(s) as appropriate.

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

• Experience with biostatistics is highly valued.
• Interest and/or experience with neurosciences or oncology.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($18,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Rad Onc Clinical Faculty and Staff
Personnel area: School of Medicine