[ES_JOBS_NET] Project/Data Manager at University of Kansas

[Amy Burgin]

Position Link:
https://employment.ku.edu/research-project-and-data-manager/18009br

*Research Project and Data Manager*

University of Kansas



*Position Overview*

The University of Kansas (KU) seeks a Research Project and Data Manager to
support the scientific mission of the Aquatic Intermittency effects on
Microbiomes in Streams (AIMS) NSF-EPSCoR funded Track-2 collaborative
project. This multi-institutional interdisciplinary research program spans
five states (KS, OK, ID, AL, MS) and eight institutions (KU, Haskell Indian
Nations University, K State, U Oklahoma, Idaho State, U Alabama, Southern
Mississippi U, U Mississippi). The Research Project and Data Manager will
provide assistance, logistical support, and organization; facilitate
project wide communication; collate and manage data collected by the
project; work with the project’s investigators to design and deliver data
products to long-term open access repositories. The manager will also
assist with planning of research activities, grant budget operations,
administrative procedures and required reporting (including coordinating
with our external evaluators at AAAS), and assist with running project
programs, including the AIMS Undergraduate Program and On Ramps to Data
Science. This position will work with students, postdocs, staff and
faculty; if desired, the position has the potential to scientifically
contribute to the project, including co-authoring manuscripts and
presenting project data. Expertise in environmental sensor and/or
sequencing data and geospatial data are required.


*Job Description*
25% Project Management

1.     Assist all investigators with meeting the project research,
education, and workforce development objectives.

2.     Communicate with evaluators and Advisory Board and assist with
completing required reports.

3.     Assist with facilitating trainings in Software and Data Carpentry at
all institutions.

4.     Coordinate a graduate student project to create data modules for
training undergraduates at primarily undergraduate partner institutions
(e.g., Haskell, Alabama A&M).



25% Project Planning

1.     Coordinate annual all-investigator meetings and assist with planning
research activities that will be conducted during the meeting.

2.     Assist project team with compiling and creating standard operating
procedures (field and lab) and methods to be used consistently across the
project.

3.     Travel to meetings and field sites to assist with operations (some
overnight travel required).



25% - Develop and maintain a data management system to:

   1. track samples and data streams from the multiple sites across the
   project
   2. ingest data from field samples and laboratory experiments;
   3. secure and backup data; and
   4. make data accessible to project investigators.



25% - Collate and organize data (biogeochemical, environmental sequencing,
and geospatial data) and metadata (field and laboratory) management, this
may include, but is not limited to

1.     Troubleshooting data analysis workflow pipelines;

2.     Training students and faculty in how to organize and access data,
QA/QC;

3.     Implementing the data management plan outlined in the project
proposal.


*Required Qualifications*

1.     Master’s degree in bio- or geoscience or closely related field and 5
years of experience OR Ph.D. degree in bio- or geoscience or closely
related field and 1 year of experience.

2.     Evidence of strong written communication skills as evidenced by
application materials.

3.     Previous experience working with large-scale genomics, spatial, or
biogeochemical data

4.     Experience in software for managing large data files.



*Preferred Qualifications*

1.     Previous experience integrating and analyzing multiple types of
genomic, spatial and biogeochemical data

2.     Demonstrated expertise in python, R, C++, SQL, XML, JSON, or similar
programming languages

3.     Experience with relational databases (i.e., PostgreSQL, SQLite) and
environmental data structures (ODM2 schema, Ecological Metadata Language,
NCBI Sequence Read Archive)

4.     Certification as an instructor through The Carpentries Foundation.

5.     Previous experience managing a multi-investigator project.

6.     Experience working collaboratively with a team of scientists across
multiple institutions.

7.     Excellent English verbal communication skills and publication record.



*Contact Information to Applicants*

Dr. Amy Burgin (burginam at ku.edu)

*Additional Candidate Instruction*

A complete application consists of the online application, resume, and a
cover letter outlining how required and preferred qualifications are met.
Initial application review begins November 16, 2020. Applications will
continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. To
ensure consideration, apply prior to the initial application review date. A
desired start date is in early January, but this is somewhat flexible.



*Advertised Salary Range*

Minimum $57,060

*Application Review Begins*

16 – November - 2020

*Work Location*

Lawrence

*FTE*

1.0

*Reg/Temp*

Regular

*FLSA Status*

Nonexempt

*Employee Class*

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

*Job Family*

Information Technology-KUL

*Conditions of Employment*

Contingent on Funding



*Disclaimer*

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disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status,
parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information
and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to
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http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8
or
you may contact 785-864-4946 or employ at ku.edu for alternate access options.
Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed
to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and
Access, IOA at ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045,
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