KSAS Research Assistant (Earth & Planetary Science)

Baltmore, MDPosted Jul 31, 2026

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee 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.

This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

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

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

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): KSAS Research Assistant (Earth & Planetary Science) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $24.35 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Earth and Planetary Science Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences