University of Liverpool - Research Data Steward (0.5FTE, Grade 7 £39,355 pa pro rata)
Job Title: Research Data Steward (0.5FTE, Grade 7 £39,355 pa pro rata) Category: Technical roles Closing Date: 01/04/2025
The Role (Job ref: 091633)
Role overview and University context:
We are seeking talented professionals with skills in research data management to support two newly launched Cystic Fibrosis Innovation Hubs: Pulse-CF (University of Manchester) and TrailFinder (University of Liverpool), working under the Computational Biology Facility’s leadership.
Training for this role can be provided, and therefore we also welcome applications from less experienced candidates and those returning to work after a career break.
Post Overview
Successful applicants will be talented, versatile research data specialists working to a professional standard with up-to-date skills. You should have demonstrable experience in managing and curating complex, large and/or rapidly changing datasets, supplemented by an understanding of open research and the principles of FAIR data and how that is applied within an academic research setting. This experience could have been acquired working in academia, industry or via a PhD degree that required significant application of research data management and/or data engineering techniques.
Key responsibilities and duties:
* Conduct regular audits of datasets to ensure adherence to defined data standards and protocols.
* Develop guidelines and documentation for proper data handling and governance.
* Create and maintain process for error detection and resolution.
* Integration and FAIR implementation – support the design and implementation of workflows for data integration.
* Data harmonization – support project post-doctoral researcher on the integration and harmonisation of clinical and laboratory data with omics datasets.
* Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, bioinformaticians and IT to understand and meet data requirements.
* Advocate for and implement FAIR principles in all data management activities.
* Ensure compliance with relevant data governance frameworks (GDPR) and institutional policies.
* Stay updated on emerging tools, standards and technologies for data management and integration.
* Actively participate in meetings as required.
* To communicate effectively between a wide range of stakeholders.
* To undertake administrative duties as required.
* Occasional travel to meet other stakeholders as required.
About you
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in data stewardship, clinical data management or related roles.
* Experience with the management of large datasets.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Experience managing complex projects.
* Familiarity with Open Data/Open research.
* Experience training others.
Education, qualifications and training
* Be degree educated or equivalent, preferably in computer science, information management, data science or similar.
* Knowledge of data governance frameworks including GDPR.
* Knowledge of RDM policy within the scientific community or within HE desirable.
* Knowledge of project management.
* Training in Good Clinical Practice.
* NHS Digital Data Security Awareness certificate.
Skills, general and specialist Knowledge
* Proficiency in managing and validating data.
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* Understanding of FAIR principles for scientific data management.
* Good knowledge and professional experience of a programming language such as Python, SQL or similar.
* Familiarity with data transformation, harmonization, and cleaning techniques.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Willingness to contribute to the work of others.
* Interest in cystic fibrosis research.
Personal attributes
* Ability to communicate well with stakeholders of different backgrounds.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data quality and integrity.
* Highly motivated with ability to work Independently but also as part of a team.
* Enthusiasm for research and computational biology applications.
How to Apply
Our e-recruitment system enables you to register for an online account, where you can view, copy and edit your applications. Once you submit your application you will receive an automatic email acknowledgment.
The recruiting department will endeavour to respond to each application. However, if you have not heard within six weeks of the closing date, please take it that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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