Research Data Management Specialist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a Research Data Management Specialist to uphold its commitment to open science while safeguarding research data. This role is crucial in managing the data lifecycle and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The specialist will collaborate with various departments to classify and manage research data effectively, providing essential administrative support and training to enhance data security awareness. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence in research management, and make a significant impact on the academic community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a research administrator or researcher.
• Experience with data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support comprehensive data lifecycle management and data security.
• Coordinate with university units to manage research data.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in Information Systems

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary

The Research Data Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting NYU's institutional commitment to balancing open science/access with protecting research data assets through a risk assessment and mitigation approach in partnership with the research community. The specialist supports comprehensive data lifecycle management, data security, and compliance efforts. This position coordinates with various university units to ensure that research data is properly identified, categorized, classified, and well-managed while ensuring adherence to university policies and regulatory requirements. Integral to NYU’s Research Security Program, the specialist provides essential administrative support in reviewing data use agreements; developing, maintaining, and auditing research data management and security plans for both funded and unfunded research across NYU Washington Square and its Global Campuses; and offering outreach and training to enhance data security issues and awareness throughout the NYU research community.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Library and Information Science, or a related field
• Required Experience: 2+ years experience as a research administrator or researcher, particularly with research data. Experience with research or data contracts, contract negotiation, and/or a background in a regulatory or compliance environment.
• Preferred Experience: 3+ years experience supporting specialized research compliance systems, storage solutions, and data lifecycle management within an academic research environment.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Possess excellent judgment, time management skills; be service-oriented; be a flexible self-starter comfortable working in a complex, deadline-driven environment. Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. This position requires extensive computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs as well as familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Experience with data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-171/53.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $81,000.00 to USD $99,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity