Research Assistant

Baltimore, MD, United States, 21218

Full Time Mid-level / Intermediate USD 60K+

Johns Hopkins University

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Posted 3 hours ago

The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) is seeking a casual Research Assistant in the Department of Mathematics. Under the supervision of a faculty investigator, the Research Assistant will conduct research, execute coding tasks, analyze data, collaborate with research partners, and assist with writing research papers. This is a hybrid position and is expected to last approximately six months.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Perform research in the areas of stochastic processes, control systems, and probabilistic and statistical techniques in machine learning.
When the research projects in the above directions require it, collect and analyze corresponding data sets, generate data through computer simulations, and write code for the analysis of data sets by implementing the statistical techniques developed in the research phase.
Assist with the writing and editing of manuscripts.
Present research projects and their results at meetings and conferences.
Assist with tasks on other research projects as required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective documentation, oral, written, and communication skills.
Excellent customer service and professional work attitude
Ability to think and work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics.
Previous research in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics preferred but not required.
Some coding knowledge in any of Python, Matlab, C, R or similar languages.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $23.75 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday through Friday; may work some weekends; hours are as needed
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Mathematics
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences