May 2, 2009 6:41 pm US/Eastern
Johns Hopkins University Is Creating More Jobs
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Stimulus money coming into Johns Hopkins University is creating more jobs.
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Stimulus money coming into Johns Hopkins University is creating more jobs.
Jessica Kartalija reports with unemployment on the rise, the timing couldn't be better.
In a time of economic uncertainty and layoffs, Johns Hopkins University is recruiting potential new hires to be paid using money from the federal government's economic stimulus package.
"We are looking for qualified individuals in the areas of information technology research, laboratory grants and contracts," said Cherita Hobbs. "These positions are 18-24 months with full benefits."
At this point, it is unclear how much stimulus money the university may receive. They have sent in 700 applications for that funding and it is expected to be sent in sometime this summer or early fall.
It couldn't come at a better time, as Maryland's unemployment rate is on the rise. Last October, it was 4.8%, rose to 5.4% in December and peaked in March at almost seven percent.
"I spend my time looking for work, prospecting for work, talking to people, making phone calls. That's how I spend the majority of my time," said Murat Suleiman.
In Baltimore, unemployment was at 5.1%, rose to 5.8% and reached 7.4% in March.
"I'm looking for another job. I was laid off in February and we all know the market is tough right now, so it's good to know they have opportunities available," said Ethan Powell.
These stimulus jobs are not affected by the university's recent hiring freeze. Applicants had to apply in advance and must have a bachelor's degree.
"I graduated about a year ago and I'm trying to get a position to use my degree. I have a degree in biology and I haven't been able to find a way to use it yet," said John Logan.
The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health has received $12.4 billion to award in research grants between now and September 2010.
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