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Research Consultant- Civics Researcher (The Institute for Education Policy)

Affiliated Office Address
Baltimore, MD, United States
Requisition ID
121432
Date Created
June 01, 2026
Job Family
Research
Job Subfamily
General Research
Job Function
Research
Exempt Status
Exempt
Shift Type
Full Time
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Worksite
01-MD:Homewood Campus
Work Modality
Remote: Not on-site or < 10% of hours worked on-site

We are seeking a Research Consultant - Civics Researcher who will provide highly specialized skills, advice, counsel, and insights for decision-making related to complex research activity. Will contribute to the planning and implementation of research and ensure adherence to the best research methodologies, design, and practices.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Use scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and expertise.
  • Use understanding of theory behind the research and apply analytical skills to assigned projects
  • Identify and mitigate risks.
  • Implement and standardize new processes and procedures based on expert knowledge of literature and subject matter.
  • Develop and implement new methods and tools with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Other duties as assigned.


In addition to the duties described above

  • Lead the Institute for Education Policy’s growing body of civics research, by conducting analysis and overseeing the quality produced by others on our team.
  • Support the development and funding of new civics projects, by identifying new opportunities and assisting with scopes and budgets required for proposals.
  • Produce academic and public-facing reports on students’ civic knowledge, skills, and attachments.
  • Collaborate with the Institute’s leadership across other civics-related research projects and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in related field and significant experience in conducting related research.
  • 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 - Intermediate
  • Experimentation - Intermediate
  • Good Clinical Practices - Intermediate
  • Information Gathering - Intermediate
  • Process Improvement - Intermediate
  • Project Risk Management - Intermediate
  • Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate


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

Classified Title: Research Consultant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Consultant- Civics Researcher (The Institute for Education Policy)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($97,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Institute for Education Policy
Personnel area: School of Education

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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