Data Steward

Job ID358852 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Support Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8352P2 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job The Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) at the University of Minnesota seeks to hire a Data Steward who enjoys contributing to research and solving issues of data management and access. As a Data Steward at MSI, you will join MSI's Research Informatics (RI) group and provide support for MSI's researchers and users by managing data and computational tasks. You will work most closely with faculty and sta at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) and Medical School. A major responsibility of this position (approximately 50%) will be to support a multi-site consortium research study, entitled the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study. This project will prospectively examine human brain, cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional development beginning prenatally through age 10 years. The study will determine the short- and long-term impacts of a variety of potentially harmful as well as protective environmental factors. The overall goal of this study is to understand the neurodevelopmental trajectories of children growing up in diverse environments. You will be a critical part of developing and maintaining multimodal data standards across multiple sites using longitudinal assessments. Major Duties and Responsibilities Enable analytics use cases for execution by the MSI and MIDB Informatics teams; will combine deep knowledge of data assets, business processes, and systems Contribute to metadata standards for the Institute Coordinate closely with researchers and data managers to help establish the data denitions, structure, processes, and quality rules Ensure best practices around data access, sharing, and archiving are shared across the organization and embedded in new development projects Work with MSI operations sta to implement and rene data governance policies, processes, and controls Serve as a liaison between the MSI compliance ocer and researchers to ensure that protected data requirements are clearly dened and communicated, audited, and executed Anticipate and plan for researchers' needs for new data access, sharing, and archiving infrastructure Work directly with researchers to resolve data access, sharing, and archiving needs Other duties as assigned Position Responsibilities Data Operations (30%) Manage access policies, documentation, and controls for restricted datasets Write, test, and document scripts and workows used for managing data movement and access controls Coordination and Planning (30%) Coordinate with compliance specialists and informatics sta Analyze workows; diagram logical operations; recommend process changes Support and Project Management (30%) Assist with both routine and complex end user issues escalated from MSI's helpdesk and MIDB researchers Prioritize, plan, and scope tasks, assignments, and projects with minimal supervision Manage tickets, tasks, and projects in MSI's relevant tracking and project management systems Professional Development (10%) Participate in the University of Minnesota technology, research, and cultural communities through relevant University working groups, committees of practice, and professional organizations Pursue development through relevant independent studies, training, workshops, and conference This position has been designated as flexible work prole 1 or 2. Prole 1 is expected to work primarily on-site. Prole 2 is expected to work on-site more than 50% of the time. The oce location will be in Johnston Hall. MSI management retains the right to modify exible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time. Qualifications Required Qualications Bachelor's degree with (overlapping or subsequent) two years experience in research, compliance, data management, and/or data analytics; or, a combination of related experience and education to qual six years Understanding of Linux-based computing environments Experience handling sensitive data (e.g. PHI and PII) Experience developing process ows, data standards, and denitions Preferred Qualications Graduate degree or 2+ years of experience in research, compliance, data management and/or data analytics Ability to implement procedures that ensure compliance and utility in a complex environment Experience with data management, transfer, and/or neuroimaging-specic software (e.g. LORIS, iRODS, Globus, S3) Experience with databases Experience with metadata creation and management Prociency in at least one programming and/or scripting language Experience working with academic researchers (e.g. working with academic grants, funding agency requirements, papers) General Skills and Attributes Strong general troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Friendly presence and helpful attitude; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization Strong documentation skills Takes initiative to develop new/novel projects that have dynamic scope Outgoing, condent, and easily builds relationships Strong initiative to see tasks through to the end Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change Ability to identify opportunities for improvement Ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision Ability to translate issues across departments and expertise (e.g. communicating technical issues to a non-technical audience About the Department The Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) is a core research facility of the University of Minnesota (U of M), part of the Research Computing umbrella within the Research and Innovation Office. MSI provides advanced research computing infrastructure and expertise to the University's research and scholarly community and the State of Minnesota in order to advance and accelerate research and foster innovation and discoveries through advanced computing technologies, scientific computing and informatics, application development, and services. The Institute currently supports over 900 different groups with over 4500 active users spanning the sciences, engineering, life sciences, medicine, and social sciences. MSI has a strong commitment to the University's goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate by advancing equity and diversity. We aim to hire high-potential people with varying identities and backgrounds. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also 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 Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.