Research Data Management Specialist - Children's Eating Behavior Lab

This position is funded for 1 year; continuation past 1 year will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop data processing manuals that detail instructions for cleaning, storing, de-identifying, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Fluent in various computing and statistical packages, especially R and Python.
• Experience working with neuroimaging data preferred, but not required.

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.

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children.