Neuroinformatics Data Manager - Philadelphia, United States - University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia.

The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Neuroinformatics Data Manager (Department of Neuropsychiatry)

Job Profile Title

Data Analyst D

Job Description Summary

Neuroinformatics Data Manager

Job Description:

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States.

Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research.

Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.

Neuroinformatics Data Manager

The Neuroinformatics Data Manager will lead large-scale neuroinformatics initiatives for the management and analysis of high-dimensional biomedical imaging data, with a specific focus on brain imaging.

As part of these efforts, we aggregate, curate, perform quality assurance, analyze, and share many of the largest neuroimaging datasets that exist.

These efforts serve the many labs that participate in Ai2D and the broader research community. Applications include efforts focused on neurooncology neuropsychiatry, neurology, brain development, and aging.

The Neuroinformatics Data Manager will work in team environment with a diverse, multi-disciplinary group of faculty and trainees from radiology, psychiatry, psychology, engineering, statistics, and computer science.

Primary responsibilities curation and management of large-scale imaging databases, data management, data sharing, and image processing.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. To succeed in the highly collaborative environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Superb technical skills including familiarity with Python, Linux/Bash, R, and Git/Github are a prerequisite. Experience with neuroimaging tools (AFNI, FSL, ANTs, FreeSurfer) is welcome. Experience with DataLad is a particular strength.

Skills developed in this role are highly transferrable will accelerate professional growth in either academia (e.g., transition to a senior scientist role) or the technology industry.

Background check required. Position contingent on funding.

Working Conditions

Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$61, $100,000.00 Annual Rate

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits- Health, Life, and

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.

You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits.

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