Research Data Management Specialist - Children's Eating Behavior Lab

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Fluent in various computing and statistical packages, especially R and python.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with neuroimaging data preferred, but not required.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level