Research Data Management Specialist - Children's Eating Behavior Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA is seeking a Research Data Management Specialist to develop and implement a data pipeline for a federally funded pediatric nutrition study. This role involves preparing diverse data types for hosting on public websites and collaborating with the PI to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

You will create data processing manuals, support data collection instruments, and contribute to publications while training staff on best practices in data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 1+ years of relevant experience; equivalent combinations accepted.
• Fluent in computing and statistical packages, especially R and Python.
• Experience with neuroimaging data preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

R

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

LOCATION

The position is based at the University Park Campus, in State College, PA; however, flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, may be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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