Data Management Specialist

Description

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in the life sciences. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders innovate research practices and technologies to solve biology’s deepest mysteries. HHMI launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually enriching environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community.

About the Role:

HHMI’s 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 $10,000 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 services

What You'll Do:

• Manage Janelia’s Figshare and Protocols.io accounts; assist users with data posting, dissemination, support, troubleshooting, and training.
• Advise and support researchers with data and information dissemination via diverse resources, such as GitHub, Open Science Framework (OSF), AWS Public Data Registry, and Globus.
• Guide the 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 of Innovations and External Relations 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.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s 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.

Compensation and Benefits 

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more. 

Compensation Range

$73,135.30 (minimum) - $91,149.12 (midpoint) - $118,844.86 (maximum) 

Pay Type: Annual 

HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

This role is Hybrid - requiring working onsite specific days and optional remote work the remaining days.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in information science, library science, or a technical discipline. PhD preferred.
• At least two (2) years of library, information technology, informatics, and/or scientific research experience. Experience in biological, computational research, or imaging preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with one or more data science/statistical/computational tools such as Python, R, Jupyter, MATLAB, JSON, or SQL.
• 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

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.