Research Project Assistant

We are seeking a Research Project Assistant. The Research Project Assistant provides entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through the implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals.

The Research Project Assistant is to work with postdoctoral fellow Gisselle Meja, under the direction of Dr. Meghan Avolio to conduct urban ecology research in the city of Detroit, MI. The objective of the research project is to quantify the number, size, and type of trees planted in residential areas and conduct tree health assessments, both in private yards and on streets (sidewalks), to better understand the diversity and health of the urban canopy and residents' tree management decisions. The research assistant would be trained to learn the skills necessary (e.g., Tree ID, DBH measurement, etc.) to support the researchers leading this project. This work would give the research assistant an opportunity to gain practical field work, data management, and community engagement experience.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc.
• Assist with setup of tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Enter data into the database.
• Run routine queries of the data.
• Perform basic literature searches.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of work experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

Analytical Skills-Awareness

Data Entry-Awareness

Electronic Office Tools-Awareness

Information Gathering-Awareness

Interpersonal Skills-Awareness

Oral and Written Communications-Awareness

Organizational Skills-Awareness

Research and Analytical 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 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40-$23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 20 hours per week 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: Earth and Planetary Science 
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences