Data Manager - IT Pro 1-App/Software Dev

Drs. Meghan Swanson and Jed Elison are co-Directors of the CNS Lab, Dr. Casey Burrows is the Lab Director of Clinical Training, and Shanna Mliner is the Program Director. The group maintains a substantial research portfolio with clinical assessment and brain imaging data. The candidate will assist the Principal Investigators by working with the University of Minnesota Office of Information Technology (OIT), the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the Department of Pediatrics in the Medical School, and information technology specialists in M-Health Fairview to implement, customize, and manage/maintain various instances of the Longitudinal Online Research and Imaging System (LORIS database).The candidate will also assist the Principal Investigators in writing and modifying existing Python/R scripts/processing pipelines and will apply computational analytic techniques to support data analyses.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), prefers a minimum 2-year commitment, and will continue upon availability of funds and performance. Work will primarily be conducted in person. Some tasks may be completed remotely when applicable. Responsibilities for this Data Manager role include the Implementation, Customization, and Management/Maintenance of the lab's database platform, Computational Analytics, and general laboratory support.

Applications must be submitted online; please upload a cover letter and resume. Your application will not be considered until all components are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the position(s) will remain open until the posting is removed. Target start date is June 1, 2026. This position will report directly to Dr. Casey Burrows.

Responsibilities:
Implement, Customize, and Manage/Maintain Databases (70%)

• Work with PIs, CEHD/ICD information technology staff, and M-Health Fairview information technology staff, Health Sciences Technology (HST) staff, and Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) staff to implement LORIS database, customize LORIS to accommodate all data storage and management needs of the lab, and manage ongoing LORIS use
• Interface and integrate as needed with Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) and the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) data storage and data transfer systems
• Communicate with lab collaborators (internal and external to the U of M) regarding data storage access
• Maintain remote version control Git repository in GitHub
• Oversee and execute data sharing responsibilities with national collaborators including the National Data Archive for federally funded research grants
• With support from the PIs, oversee and support the Institute of Child Development Infant Participant Pool or IPP informatics system
• Customize modules for lab LORIS instance in collaboration with LORIS developers
• Train and consult with lab staff, students, and collaborators regarding data entry and data querying
• Build REDCap project databases and manage data integration into LORIS/other databases
• Document data management processes and code

Computational Analytics (20%)

• Assist with implementation of computational analytic strategies with lab data
• Optimize current Matlab/Python routines
• Develop/write new Python and R functions in collaboration/consultation with lab PIs and trainees

Laboratory Support/Professional Development (10%)

• Attend and participate in lab and project meetings
• Provide regular updates to study PIs, Program Director, and team members
• Option to contribute to and generate scientific products (e.g., professional presentations, empirical publications)
• Participate in the broader intellectual environment to augment professional development and pursue additional training opportunities in data science

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
• Demonstrable proficiency with coding programs and programming languages (ex., Python, Java, MySQL, R, PHP, Bash)
• Demonstrates experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and running scripts via shell commands
• Demonstrates experience with front-end development (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS3, etc.)
• Demonstrates experience with version control systems (Git) and repository hosting platforms (GitHub)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as accepting and embracing neurodiversity
• Proficiency with computer software on PC or Mac (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Suite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, biology, neuroscience, psychology or related field
• Experience in a university-based research laboratory
• Previous experience managing SQL database
• Familiarity with measures and assessments used in developmental psychology research
• Strong attention to detail and interest in database management
• Familiarity/experience with medical imaging
• Effective ability to work well both independently and within a team structure and demonstrable effective verbal and written communication of coding concepts, as well as organizational skills
• Skillful with Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, technology, statistical analysis, and document creation (e.g. REDCap, Qualtrics, Ripple Science, MEFS, SPSS, R, SAS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, email, online calendar, video conferencing tools)

This position supports research conducted at the Cognition and Neurodevelopmental Studies (CNS) Lab at the University of Minnesota. The CNS lab is a multiple PI-led research lab focused on brain and behavioral development in neurodevelopmental disabilities with a significant grant funding portfolio across multiple departments (Pediatrics, ICD) housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is dedicated to fostering healthy brain function across the lifespan through early neurobehavioral and mental health assessment, innovative targeted interventions, informed policy-making, compassionate child-advocacy, and community education. The MIDB's mission of basic and clinical research in the field of neurobehavioral development is supported by a M Health Fairview multi-specialty clinic and multiple research service hubs including: Analytics, Informatics, Neuroimaging, Center for Neurobehavioral Development, Translational Neuroscience, Neuromodulation, TeleOutreach, Community Engagement and Education, and Clinic-Research Integration.

Pay Range: $63,500 - $68,500/year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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