Johns Hopkins University Research Assistant Job 2026: Earn Up to $30.30 Per Hour in Washington, DC
Overview
Johns Hopkins University is hiring a Research Assistant (Research Administration) in Washington, DC, Requisition ID 120959. The role supports principal investigators and research teams with data collection, data organization, data management and research administration. The listed pay is $17.20 to $30.30 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
The job is primarily on-site, with 90 to 100 percent of working hours expected to be performed in Washington, DC. On a 35-hour week, the hourly range works out to roughly $31,304 to $55,146 per year before taxes, if worked consistently over 52 weeks.
Who can apply
The minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree in a related field. The university's equivalency language also allows additional education to substitute for required experience, and additional related experience to substitute for education beyond a high-school diploma, where its equivalency formula permits.
The post may suit graduates interested in research, academia, public policy, data management or healthcare research. Relevant strengths include data collection, entry, organization and cleaning, research administration, literature searches, Microsoft Office or similar software, report preparation, academic writing, attention to detail and time management. University projects, dissertations or earlier research placements can show transferable experience.
Requirements
The assistant oversees data collection, organization and management for research studies. Tasks include running routine and ad hoc reports, using standard computer programs and research tools to review data, helping clean data for accuracy, preparing tables and research-related data, leading basic data collection, performing data entry and supporting processes that keep study activities on track.
The role also involves conducting literature searches when needed, helping design and format research papers and publications, assisting principal investigators with summaries of papers for policy briefs and other communications, and performing other duties assigned by the research team.
How to apply
Candidates apply through the Johns Hopkins University careers platform by searching for Research Assistant (Research Administration) with the requisition number above. A CV should be tailored to the listed responsibilities and should clearly show the bachelor's degree, research projects, data-management experience, reports, publications, literature reviews and computer skills.