The Pew Charitable Trusts · 1 week ago
Data Archivist
Washington, DC (Pew Research Center)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expPew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This role will enhance the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of research data while protecting the privacy of survey participants.
CharityNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms
Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation
Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center
Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options
Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process
Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce
Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata
Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets
Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use
Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata
Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing
Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field
5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting
At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles
Background in social science research or data curation
Experience in data management, archiving, or research support
Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk
Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools
Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows
Strong organizational and communication skills
Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish
Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams
Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions
Benefits
Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
A 37.5-hour workweek.
Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
Flexibility to telework a portion of each week, with an additional four telework “flex weeks” each year for most staff.
Company
The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Pew Charitable Trusts works to improve the life of the public through its research, partnerships, technical assistance, and advocacy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Susan Urahn
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jeffry Stevenson
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