Research Assistant (Office of Education Research) [NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 13-month contract at the Office of Education Research (OER) .

Project Title: Research Data Management for Secondary Analysis and Reuse: Foundational Phase Implementation towards a Lifecycle Model

Project Introduction: Proper management and documentation of research data following the life cycle model is a critical aspect of good scientific practice that can lead to increased confidence in research findings, collaboration and data reuse. This project aims to promote the effective management of research data by supporting research teams in 1) documenting key data workflows from planning through collection and preservation to sharing and reuse; 2) increasing discoverability and visualization of metadata information of research data; 3) establishing an RDM toolkit comprising guides, metadata templates, and data curation SOPs tailored for our researchers.

Requirements:

Education Qualifications:

• Minimum Educational Requirement : Bachelor’s degree in Information/Library Science (preferred) or related Social Science disciplines.
• Other Education Considerations : Courses or certifications in research data management, data curation, or related areas are a plus.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Research Data Management Skills: Familiarity with research lifecycle, understanding of RDM principles, including data preservation, access, and re-use.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of metadata standards, data visualization tools, and quantitative data analysis.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective documentation and collaboration.
• Software Competence: Experience with data management software and data visualization tools is a plus.

Personal attributes:

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outcomes.
• Proactive Approach: Initiative and self-motivation to learn new knowledge, tackle challenges and contribute to project goals.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Data Curation: Provide data curatorial support for NIE research projects, ensuring quality control and comprehensive documentation.
• Data Documentation and Metadata Management: Generate and manage high-quality metadata information and data documentation for enhanced data reusability.
• RDM Toolkit Development: Contribute to the development of RDM toolkits, including guides, templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Support for Data Access and Visualization: Assist in the facilitation of data searching and visualization processes for research data.
• Other project specific tasks as assigned by the PI.

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE