Research Data Management Specialist 2
Company: Penn State University
Location: University Park
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
CURRENT EMPLOYEES OR STUDENTS: If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical
service, or student) at Penn State, please login to Workday to
complete the internal application process. If you are a current
student at Penn State and seeking employment with Penn State,
please login to Workday to complete the student application
process. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Center for Healthy Children housed within the College of
Health and Human development is seeking a Research Data Management
Specialist to advance its mission of research and education in the
area of child maltreatment. The Research Data Management Specialist will manage multiple
datasets and corresponding documentation, visualize data, work
closely with the research team to prepare custom datasets, and work
with the research team to evaluate and implement data collection
platforms. This position is also responsible for ensuring the security and
confidentiality of all data (with support from the College IT
personnel), maintaining codebooks and data summary sheets, and
preparing data for analysis upon request. The Data Management
Specialist will also provide training to research staff on data
entry, manage data quality procedures, complete data verification
and validation, as well as evaluate data management systems for
quality improvement and efficiency. In addition, the data
management specialist will conduct advanced statistical analyses of
large longitudinal datasets, including, among others, using data
derived from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, psychosocial
surveys, and immunologic and genetic data derived from biological
samples. Ideal candidates should be skilled in data management/processing
(e.g., automation, mining, wrangling, scraping, and warehousing)
have familiarity with probabilistic and deterministic matching, and
excellent written and verbal communication skills. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to interface
and communicate with other analysts, managers/coordinators, and
researchers to extract and transform data from a variety of
sources. Experience using statistical methods is desired.
Experience with different programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL,
R) and statistical software (e.g., R, MPLUS, SAS, SPSS) is
essential. Experience using data management and recruitment
software (e.g., REDCap, & Microsoft Access) is necessary. Typically requires at least Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience. A B.S. in information science, statistics or social,
behavioral, or health sciences with proven analytic skills, and
relevant work experience with complex data and databases and/or
research support, or a Master's degree in a related field and
database management experience (e.g., statistics data science,
computer science) is strongly preferred. Excellent organizational
and communication skills, as well as the ability to prioritize
tasks, are critical for this position. The successful candidate
will have a demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of
accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism. This is a fixed-term
appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent
possibility of re-funding. 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. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and
accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all
of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of
inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of
diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value
inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public
service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our
mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and
live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with
excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with
us. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of
1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual
Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and
institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those
concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of
crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for
review here. Employment with the University will require successful
completion of background check(s) in accordance with University
policies. EEO is the Law Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer,
and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all
qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin,
disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use
our online application process due to an impairment or disability,
please contact 814-865-1473. Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA
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