Research Assistant (Neurology)

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. The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Assistant for the Johansen Laboratory (www.johansenlab.org) in the Cerebrovascular Division at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Johansen Lab is a collaborative clinical and data science group studying stroke etiology, vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and the heart–brain connection. This role blends patient-facing coordination with rigorous data management and statistical analysis using EMR, REDCap, and cohort datasets. The lab includes all levels from undergraduates to post-doctoral and represents a dynamic team, with collaborations across the university and outside the walls of the institution. This position has occasional early-morning or late-afternoon coverage aligned with clinic schedules and limited off-hours availability during active enrollment periods. The role is primarily in-person with some flexibility for remote work for data/analysis tasks. 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 * Coordinate patient/participant screening, consenting, and study procedures in clinical settings in accordance with IRB-approved protocols. * Build and maintain reproducible data pipelines (REDCap to EPIC/EMR to analysis files) and develop data dictionaries to standardize lab datasets. * Perform statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics, regression) and create clear figures/tables for presentations, manuscripts, and reports. * Manage IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; maintain regulatory binders and ensure compliance with study protocols. * Collaborate closely with trainees and external partners; provide guidance on data standards and analysis best practices. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in a related field. * Proficiency in R or Stata, or equivalent statistical software, for data manipulation and statistical modeling. * 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 * Experience with EPIC/EMR data workflows for research. * Prior patient-facing research experience (screening, consenting, coordination). * Experience with epidemiologic cohort data. * Experience with cognitive batteries, or cognitive testing * Experience with REDCap for data capture and data management. 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 Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30/hr (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Neuro Cerebrovascular Personnel area: School of Medicine