May 2, 2024

Deadline 15 May: NEAR is looking for a Database Coordinator

NEAR is looking for a Database Coordinator with Data Scientist tasks. Join us in driving innovation and discovery in aging research. Apply now to be part of the NEAR team and contribute to a transformative initiative with far-reaching implications for public health and well-being.

Your Mission
We are looking for a highly capable data scientist to play a pivotal role in the development of the National E-Infrastructure for Aging Research (NEAR). NEAR is a ground-breaking infrastructure comprising 15 databases derived from longitudinal cohort studies across various regions in Sweden, collectively encompassing over 100,000 individuals aged 50 and above. As our Database Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of harmonizing and analysing these rich and diverse datasets.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with researchers, data providers, and local database administrators to facilitate seamless data flow for processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Employ advanced data management and statistical techniques to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the NEAR databases.
• Handle data manipulation tasks such as editing, transforming, loading, and extracting data to support research objectives.
• Devise and implement statistical strategies to harmonize disparate datasets and extract meaningful insights.

Your Profile
We are looking for someone with the required background and capability to work in a cross-disciplinary team. This person needs to be independent and able to take initiative as well as to find solutions. The applicant must also possess good organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. statistics).
• Work experience in data analysis or related fields (e.g. as a database manager, statistician, or data scientist).
• Proficiency in statistical and programming languages (e.g., R, Stata, SQL).
• Experience with database languages (e.g., SQL).
• Experience working with tools for the secure handling of sensitive information (i.e. encryption).
• A passion for aging research and a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in this field.

Advantageous Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Bash to do server maintenance of the NEAR metadata platform
• Experience with WordPress and/or HTML to maintain the NEAR website

Read more and apply by 15 May, 2024