Director, Data Science, Management & Release (Finance)

Position Summary

The Director will serve as Co-Director of the Data Analysis, Informatics & Resource Center (DAIRC) of the ABCD Study. In this role, they will oversee all efforts of the center related to management of the ABCD data resource, including data capture, ingestion, processing, quality assurance, monitoring, and reporting as well as curation for public data releases. The incumbent will lead the DAIRC teams for REDCap data capture development and data science/management and supervise the work of the DAIRC Associate Directors and their teams as it relates to above goals. They will coordinate with the ABCD Coordinating Center (CC) to achieve the scientific, administrative, and budgetary goals of the study.

Essential Functions:

• In coordination with Principal Investigators (PIs), co-investigators, and staff researchers, the Bioinformatics Manager will develop and manage a data curation plan for quality control of the high-dimensional dataset collected in the context of the nationwide study.
• Supervise the design and implementation of database systems for the storage and curation of the collected data, including the development of data ingestion routines, processing pipelines, and ETL workflows, as well as develop methods and procedures to proactively identify data issues.
• Spearhead the development and maintenance of the infrastructure for annual data releases and oversee the development of web applications for data download, interactive data exploration, and the analysis of data released in public data releases, in coordination with the NIH Brain Development Cohorts Data Sharing Platform, and associated contractors.
• The Director will lead the design, testing, and maintenance of data capture instruments for the ABCD Study using the electronic data capture system REDCap.
• Work closely with the leadership and domain experts in the ABCD consortium to develop and implement protocols, processes, and timelines for data collection, data review and correction, and preparation of the dataset for public data rele.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Strictly adheres to all documented JCVI policies and procedures to include carrying out all functions required of Institute employees (i.e. completion of timesheets in an accurate and timely manner).

Prerequisites

• Ph.D. in relevant scientific discipline such as Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field required. Minimum of nine post-doctoral or scientist experience performing duties similar to the above. Supervisory experience preferred. Individuals who do not hold a Ph.D. but with comparable experience in a relevant field and have demonstrated exceptional scientific accomplishments and technology development may also be eligible.
• Has an established publications record in their field.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise staff.
• High level of discretion for confidential work and information; ability to appropriately handle critical information and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from beginning to successful completion.
• Must be able to initiate and conduct investigations in relevant scientific areas.
• Must be able to formulate experimental hypotheses and analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong computer aptitude, including experience with word processing and/or spreadsheet software and/or data analysis and database software.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and shift priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; ability to work as an effective team member.
• Cooperative and service-oriented attitude; must be able to work under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to use sound judgment to effectively solve problems within the scope of the position.
• High level of initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for an extended period of time while working in the lab.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer and lab work
• Light to moderate lifting is required

J. Craig Venter Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.