Data Management Specialist

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About the Role:

HHMIs Janelia Research Campus Information Services serves the needs of researchers at Janelia in accessing and disseminating data and related information. It provides resources guidance and support in the management curation and dissemination of large data.

The Data Management Specialist will support HHMI Janelia Research Campus world-renowned research with an expanding focus on large data sets and AI by providing data management support guiding data retention and dissemination generating documentation and training researchers.

What We Provide:

• An opportunity to shape data management and open data at a world-class research institute in a supportive environment.

• A competitive compensation package that includes a 10% employer contribution to your retirement up to $10000 in educational reimbursement each year and a significant budget for professional development.

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Amenities that enhance work-life balance such as free on-site gyms social and dining spaces and convenient shuttle bus service!

What Youll Do:

• Manage Janelias Figshare and accounts; assist users with data sharing and trouble shooting. Support researchers training on best practices for data management and open science. Socialize research support services to scientists of diverse backgrounds.

• Perform outreach teach advise and support researchers with data and information dissemination via internally-developed and externally available resources and pipeline development tools. External resources include GitHub Open Science Framework (OSF) AWS Public Data Registry CodeOcean DataLad and Globus. Internal tools include data pipeline management tools developed in Scientific Computing Software.

• Guide and centralize production and support the execution of data-sharing plans including when where and how data will be shared with other researchers or the public particularly for post-publication studies (e.g. through repositories publications or restricted access).

• Understand and assist in specifying and complying with data-sharing restrictions including embargo periods licensing or access levels prescribed by journals and contributing third parties.

• Work with the Director Janelia Innovations and Open Science and the Office of General Counsel to prioritize data IP and licensing standards e.g. Open Data Commons Copyright Open-Source terms etc.

• Lead data and related records retention and archiving.

• Develop and deliver data management training programs references on data resource costs and guides covering repository selection for data dissemination.

• Support other Data and Information Services department initiatives as needed.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in and 5 years experience masters degree with 3-5 years experience or PhD with 2 years experience.

• At least two (2) years of library information technology informatics and/or scientific research experience. Experience in biological computational research or imaging preferred.

• Working knowledge of one or more data science/statistical/computational tools such as Python R Jupyter MATLAB JSON or SQL. Experience with API integration is a plus.

• Must be self-motivated proactive and willing to take on new challenges and solve problems with minimal supervision.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and abilities and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties responsibilities and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement however. Unless they begin with the word may the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Compensation Range

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