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Johns Hopkins University

Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


The Alliance for Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Treatment Innovation (ADVANCE) is seeking a

Research Assistant

to contribute to a number of machine learning projects with clinical data. The Research Assistant will work on feature extraction from clinical datasets and develop predictors for different clinical outcomes.

Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. This position is funded by a grant, and will only remain for as long as funding continues to be available.

We pride ourselves in establishing a creative, stimulating, and diverse environment wherein researchers put their ideas into action and obtain expertise in technology development and/or quantitative and synthetic biological approaches. We also benefit from collaborating with world-class epigenetics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering groups at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and beyond.

Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and other senior members of ADVANCE, the individual will curate training data, develop machine learning algorithms, and test them on clinical data.The individual will use a number of data modalities such as clinical covariates, ECGs, images, etc.The position requires extensive and detailed data entry and data checking.The individual may also assist with special and related research projects and other tasks as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPossesses sound organizational skills.Possesses sound documentation skills.Ability to carry out experimental protocols reliably and reproducibly.Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.Ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Ability to communicate effectively.Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.

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

Preferred QualificationsExperience with mouse colonies.Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation.Basic knowledge of coding.Experience in mammalian cell culture technique.

Classified Title: Research AssistantRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CDStarting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M-F/8:30-5Exempt Status:Non-ExemptLocation:Homewood CampusDepartment name: ADVANCEPersonnel area: Whiting School of Engineering