Research Assistant

$35,776 - $63,024/Yr

Johns Hopkins - Shiprock, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Shiprock, NM

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Assistant position at the Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health focuses on enhancing sexual health and wellness among Native youth. The role involves participant recruitment, retention, and communication across multiple sites, contributing to improved health outcomes in Native communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Research Assistant for the Center's field-based projects.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting, and retaining youth participants for initiative and related activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with ethical research practices and institutional guidelines.
• Facilitate communication between project sites to ensure consistency and alignment in program delivery.
• Coordinate with local facilitators, volunteers, and coaches to support camp activities and participant engagement.
• Assist in cross-site support, requiring travel and overnight stays to provide on-the-ground assistance at various project locations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of initiative, including logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Support the development and adaptation of the health and wellness curriculum to align with cultural and community needs.
• Work closely with advisory board committees to integrate local perspectives and knowledge into program activities.
• Participate in community outreach events and meetings to promote the initiative and gather feedback.
• Prepare regular progress reports for project leadership and funding agencies.
• Document research activities, including participant interactions, data collection processes, and program outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in Navajo or other Indigenous languages is a plus.
• Previous experience working on health initiatives within Indigenous communities, particularly with Native youth, is highly valued.
• Knowledge of community geography and navigating rural roads effectively and safely.

Benefits

• Open salary range based on experience.
• Full-time employment with a structured schedule (Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm).