Data Architect

Summary:
We are seeking a Data Architect to join our research team with a focus on driving the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our large data-sharing initiatives in mental health research. As our Data Architect, you'll play a critical role in managing and scaling our International Neuroimaging Data Sharing initiative, Healthy Brain Network, Next-Generation Digital Therapeutics (NGDT) program, among other key open science projects.
Your primary responsibilities will encompass the organization, curation, storage, maintenance, expansion, and sharing of large databases containing vital phenotypic and neuroimaging research data. Leveraging advanced technologies such as Amazon Web Services and local databasing technologies, you will work on large open-science initiatives and closely collaborate with research staff at CMI, supporting data organization and facilitating access to data. Your efforts will greatly contribute to our mission of advancing the field of mental health research.
Reporting to the Research Scientist, this is an exempt, full-time position located in our NYC headquarters office. A hybrid schedule is possible. Remote positions will be considered.
The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, and flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, dependent care and discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain key data initiatives, including the International Neuroimaging Data-Sharing Initiative (INDI).
• Transform raw data into standard formats and manage large databases, ensuring efficient data wrangling and transformation.
• Maintain and update databases containing various data types in the Longitudinal Online Research and Imaging System (LORIS).
• Ensure stringent data security and participant anonymity protocols are in place and adhered to.
• Lead compliance with data sharing requirements for federal agencies.
• Write effective, scalable, well-documented code, as well as read and manipulate data using Python.
• Provide technical solutions for data organization, supporting both research staff and external collaborators.
• Research and maintain knowledge in emerging technologies and solutions to solve complex research and business problems.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 6+ years in database management, data analysis languages, Linux environment, and code versioning.
• Proven expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash, R) and databases (CouchDB, SQL, NoSQL, Snowflake, etc.).
• In depth knowledge of distributed system architectural patterns and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to manage large scale data systems.

Preferred additional qualifications.

• Familiarity with neuroimaging data (EEG or MRI).
• Knowledge of writing code in PHP and HTML.
• Experience using cloud-based solutions (AWS, GP, or Azure) and clusters (job schedulers).

Special Considerations:
Please upload your CV during the application process.
All new hires must be vaccinated and must stay up to date with vaccines against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with CMI, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by CMI.
The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.