This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12445907 Assistant Director for Data Stewardship - PRI

Prairie Research Institute

PRI is seeking to hire a Assistant Director for Data Stewardship who will serve as an integral member of the PRI Executive Leadership team. Recommend, contribute, and collaborate with the PRI Executive Director to develop and implement the strategic vision for the Institute, to implement process improvements, and to develop and implement metrics and track progress toward strategic goals. Will provide vision and leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive data stewardship program at the Prairie Research Institute. This role will involve managing a multidisciplinary team, leading grant proposals, collaborating with external partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the integration and interoperability of diverse data systems to support the Institute\'s research objectives.

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI), a research and service institute of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, houses five large scientific surveys covering a wide range of expertise including biology, water resources, climate, geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology. PRI\'s mission is to provide objective, integrated scientific research and service that allow citizens and decision-makers to make choices that ensure sustainable economic development, enduring environmental quality, and cultural resource preservation for the people, businesses, and governments of Illinois. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs .

Why Work at the Prairie Research Institute?

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for data stewardship and management initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership to identify and pursue strategic opportunities and initiatives.
• Develop and promote policies and standards for data management, integration, and sharing in collaboration with discipline experts across the Institute.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of data systems, ensuring alignment with the Institute\'s goals and objectives.
• Develop a data management support team to help educate and assist Institute researchers with modern data management practices and workflows.
• Develop collaborations across the Institute, related units in the university, and with external partners.
• Represent the Institute at meetings, conferences, and other events as needed.

Team Management

• Lead, develop, and manage a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, IT professionals, and research staff that can advance data stewardship practices and provide education, advisement, and technical support of data management systems and practices to Institute researchers.

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Proposal Development and Funding

• Lead the development of proposals, and collaborate with principal investigators, to funding agencies to secure resources for data stewardship projects.

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Integration and Interoperability

• Oversee the development and aintenance of data systems that support the integration and interoperability of diverse data sources.
• Ensure data systems are designed to support the Institute\'s research needs, are scalable and sustainable, and utilize emerging technologies.
• Work with funding agencies, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the data systems are flexible to meet emerging needs and differing use cases.
• Promote the use of advanced technologies, including high performance computing, cloud systems, and machine learning and artificial intelligence, to enhance data analysis and visualization capabilities.
• Keeping abreast of developments in relevant technologies and seeking their adoption as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed to further PRI\'s mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of a master\'s or higher degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. A minimum of ten years of experience in data management, database architecture, research software development, or a closely related area, showcasing their expertise and familiarity with the field\'s intricacies. A proven track record of leadership and team management, demonstrating their ability to guide and develop a multidisciplinary team effectively. Experience in proposal development and securing funding from external agencies. Valid Driver\'s Lic