Research Data Management Specialist - Children's Eating Behavior Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA, seeks a Research Data Management Specialist to develop and implement a data pipeline and prepare data from a federally funded pediatric nutrition study for hosting on public websites.

You will create data processing manuals, clean and de-identify laboratory data, and collaborate with the Principal Investigator to advise on data analysis using R, Python, Matlab, or similar tools, while training staff on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 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 cleaning, storing, deidentifying, and analyzing clinical, behavioral, cognitive, genetic, neuroimaging, and observational data.
• Clean, identify, and prepare laboratory data for sharing with collaborators.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

R

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .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.POSITION SPECIFICSThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop 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 guidelinesPrepare 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 programsPrepare written reports of data analyses for contributions to publicationsConduct training sessions with staff and students on best practices in data analysis and stewardshipQUALIFICATIONSThe 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 CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneAPPLICATION MATERIALSFor full consideration, candidates should include a cover letter and resume with their application.LOCATIONThe 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/CLEARANCESThis 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. 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