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 The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. 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