Data Manager Kansas Biological Survey Position Overview The University of Kansas seeks a Project Data Manager to support the scientific mission of the Kansas Microbiomes of Aquatic, Plant, and Soil Habitats (MAPS) project (MAPS website). This multi-institutional interdisciplinary research program spans the state of Kansas. The Data Manager facilitates data sharing and organization within the state-wide project, and works with the project’s investigators to design and deliver data products to long-term open access repositories. Data generated from this project will have temporal, spatial, tabular, and molecular sequencing components. This position will work with students, postdocs, staff and faculty. Expertise in environmental sequencing data, relational databases, or geospatial data are required. Job Description 25% - Development of data management system to: 1. ingest data from field samples and laboratory experiments; 2. maintain relational tables; 3. secure and backup data; and 4. make data accessible to project investigators. 25% - Data (biogeochemical, environmental sequencing, and geospatial data) and metadata (field and laboratory) management, this may include, but is not limited to troubleshooting data analysis workflow pipelines.
15% - Assist in requisition and maintenance of computer hardware to support the data management system, this may include, but is not limited to troubleshooting hardware and software issues. 15% - Collaborate with and train students, staff and faculty to organize project data. 10% - Assist in maintenance of real-time data collection streaming. 10% - Travel for project meetings within Kansas (may require over-night trip) to present data management elements and assist with quality assurance of data collection. Required Qualifications 1. High school/GED and 3 years related experience OR Associate’s degree with 2 years related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in field related to discipline. 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 data 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. 3 years expertise post-bachelor’s or a Master’s degree. 4. Experience working collaboratively with a team of scientists across multiple institutions. 5. Excellent English verbal communication skills. Contact Information to Applicants Dr. Terry Loecke: [email protected] Dr. Ben Sikes: [email protected] Additional Candidate Instruction A complete application consists of the online application, resume, and a cover letter outlining how qualifications are met. Initial application review begins March 26, 2018. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, apply prior to the initial application review date. Advertised Salary Range Minimum $49,618.00 Application Review Begins 26-Mar-2018 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 The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, 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 information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/in dex.aspx?category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or [email protected] 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, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.
