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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking a Research Data Management Specialist. This position will work as part of a pediatric nutrition research laboratory to develop and implement a data pipeline and to prepare multiple types of data collected as part of a Federally funded study for hosting in public websites.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop data processing manuals that detail instructions for cleaning, storing, deidentifying, and analyzing clinical, behavioral, cognitive, genetic, neuroimaging, and observational (video) data.
• Clean, identify, and prepare laboratory data for sharing with collaborators.
• Work with Principal Investigator to ensure that data practices are compliant with Federal guidelines
• Prepare data processing manuals, data collection instruments, and scoring protocols for hosting on public websites.
• Work with Principal Investigator and members of the team to advise on data analysis processes using R, Python, Matlab, or other programs
• Prepare written reports of data analyses for contributions to publications
• Conduct training sessions with staff and students on best practices in data analysis and stewardship

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate should be fluent in various computing and statistical packages, especially R and python.
• Experience working with neuroimaging data preferred, but not required.  

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

For full consideration, candidates should include a cover letter and resume with their application.

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