Research Data Manager

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a Research Data Manager to design, implement, and steward research data management across projects. You will coordinate data collection, metadata standards, and data sharing while ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and regulatory frameworks.

The role develops data systems, pipelines, and documentation to support reproducible research, leveraging PostgreSQL databases, LIMS integration, and APIs. Collaboration with researchers and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree plus three+ years of relevant experience OR a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, quantitative biology, anthropology, aging biology, or closely related quantitative life sciences or data discipline.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multi-domain, large-scale datasets (e.g., nonhuman primates multi-omic data, immune phenotyping, longitudinal measures).
• Develop and refine data intake pipelines for complex datasets.
• Administer PostgreSQL-based relational databases and maintain data architectures.
• Connect LIMS and biorepository tracking to central database infrastructure.
• Perform data transformations, wrangling, and SQL queries to bridge tools and databases.
• Assist in API maintenance in collaboration with data teams.
• Contribute to data discovery portal and manage curated metadata releases.
• Serve as primary contact for data sharing across project cores and teams.
• Implement data validation, QC/QA procedures to ensure dataset integrity.
• Monitor health of data systems and participate in cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Data integration

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Cross-functional collaboration

Research data management

Relational data concepts

Data workflows

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

LIMS

APIs

Job description

## Research Data ManagerApply: Campus: Tempe: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 17, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR128965**Job Profile:**IT Data Infrastructure Analyst 4**Job Family:**IT Data Infrastructure**Time Type:**Full time**Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.****Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Owns complex issues and transforms them into scalable solutions and work products; plans and leads the design, building and maintenance of platforms and enterprise solutions across IT systems.**Job Description:****Position Salary Range:** $85,700 - $95,000 per year; DOE The **Research Data Manager** supports ASU’s Knowledge Enterprise through the design, implementation, coordination, and stewardship of research data management activities for research projects, initiatives, and operational activities. Working with investigators, research teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners, the position helps to ensure that research data are managed as reliable, secure, accessible, and reusable research assets throughout the research data lifecycle. Additionally, the role promotes consistent data management practices, upholds institutional standards, and supports compliance with sponsor requirements, data sharing expectations, and applicable regulatory frameworks. The Research Data Manager develops, implements, maintains, and improves research data systems, workflows, standards, and documentation that support complex and multidisciplinary research initiatives. This includes coordinating data collection and integration across and within research teams; establishing metadata standards, data dictionaries, file organization guidelines, and documentation practices; and supporting relational databases and data intake pipelines. The role executes data quality, validation, transformation, and quality assurance processes while implementing data management and sharing plans (DMSPs) to promote scientific reproducibility, data stewardship, interoperability, and responsible research data management. **Essential Duties:*** Integrate multi-domain, large-scale datasets from free-ranging nonhuman primates, including single-cell and bulk-tissue multi-omic data, immune phenotyping, social-network phenotypes, longitudinal physiological measures, survival, and reproductive outcomes* Assist with the development and refinement of data intake pipelines to incorporate complex incoming datasets* Administer, maintain, and assist in the continued development of PostgreSQL-based relational databases* Connect laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and downstream sample tracking to the central biorepository database* Perform data transformations, data wrangling, and SQL queries to bridge the gap between analytical tools and the database architecture* Support the maintenance, operation, and administration of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in collaboration with other data managers and data scientists* Collaborate on the development of the data discovery and data sharing portal, managing curated metadata releases and compiling relational database content for usability by the internal research group* Serve as the primary point of contact for data sharing across project cores, sub-projects, and collaborative research team* Implement rigorous data validation, auditing, standardization, and quality assurance procedures to maintain dataset integrity* Monitor the operational health of supported data systems and participate in cross-functional technical meetings and project coordination activities **Desired Qualifications:*** Master’s degree plus three or more years of relevant professional experience OR a PhD in the following fields: computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, quantitative biology, anthropology, aging biology, or a closely related quantitative life sciences or data discipline.* Experience working in academic research environments on projects focused on evolutionary biology, genetics/genomics, biological aging, or organismal/primate biology.* Practical experience with relational database management systems, schema building, maintenance, and querying, particularly using PostgreSQL or SQL.* Experience integrating or connecting Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), biorepository tracking, or sample inventories with central database infrastructure* Strong, cross-functional communication skills to effectively translate needs between database engineers, principal investigators, and domain scientists.* Experience assisting with automated data intake pipelines, scientific scripting, and working with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)* Demonstrated experience developing data validation, quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) procedures, and metadata auditing for complex incoming datasets **Working Environment:*** Climate-controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.* Regular use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone, and associated computer/technology peripherals.* Prepare written correspondence and reports.* Move items weighing up to 20 pounds.**Department Statement:**Each year since 2016, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all twelve years the category has existed. ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers. At **Research Technology Office**, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team. Working at ASU has additional perks and outstanding benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator. **Driving Requirement:**Driving is not required for this position.**Location:**Campus: Tempe**Funding:**Grant Funded**Instructions to Apply:**Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:* Cover letter* Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. 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