Position Overview
The Elison Laboratory (E-Lab) at the Institute of Child Development and Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, University of Minnesota, is currently conducting a series of studies on developmental social neuroscience, including NIH/NIMH funded research studies examining brain and behavioral development in young children between birth and 5 years of age. The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator by working with the University of Minnesota Office of Information Technology (OIT), the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), 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 Investigator in writing and modifying existing Python/R scripts/processing pipelines and will apply computational analytic techniques for data analyses. The position is for 40 hours a week, prefers a minimum 2-year commitment, and will continue upon availability of funds and performance.
The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.
Job Responsibilities Implement, Customize, and Manage/Maintain LORIS Database (70%)
? Work with PI, 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 E-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 E-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 PI, oversee and support the Institute of Child Development Infant Participant Pool or IPP informatics system.
? Customize an eye tracking module for E-Lab LORIS instance in collaboration with LORIS developers
? Train and consult with lab members and E-Lab collaborators regarding data entry and data querying
? Manage undergraduate research assistants working on data entry
Computational Analytics (20%)
? Assist with implementation of computational analytic strategies with E-Lab data
? Optimize current Python routines
? Develop/write new Python and R functions in collaboration/consultation with E-Lab PI and trainees.
Professional Development (10%)
? Attend and participate in weekly lab meetings
? Participate in MIDB professional development activities
? Generate scientific products for publication or presentation at professional meetings
? Pursue additional training in data science
Required Qualifications ? BA/BS in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, biology, neuroscience, psychology or related field, or a combination of related work experience to equal at least four years.
? Demonstrable expertise with the following programs and programming languages: Python, Java, MySQL, R, PHP, Bash
? Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and running scripts via shell commands
? Experience with front-end development (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS3, etc.)
? 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.
Preferred Qualifications ? Bachelorâ™s degree in computer science, economics, data science or related field
? Strong familiarity with Windows and/or Mac OS X operating systems
? Minimum of two semesters of experience in a university-based research laboratory, or a combination of education and work experience to equal one year
? Previous experience with management and customization of a LORIS database
? Familiarity with measures and assessments used in developmental psychology research
? Strong attention to detail
? Familiarity/experience with medical imaging
? Strong written skills and excellent verbal communication skills
? Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a group setting
? Interest in database management
? Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends
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