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Pew Research Center · 11 hours ago

Data Archivist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Pew 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.

AnalyticsConsumer ResearchSocial MediaSocial News

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Data archivingFAIR principlesMetadata standardsStatistical softwareData managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail orientedCollaborative work

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

Pew Research Center

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Pew Research Center is an American research firm that conducts research related to social issues, demographics, social trends, and more.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://pewresearch.org

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