Sr. Research Data Manager – ALIVE Study (Epidemiology)

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileWhy JHUBenefitsHopkinsLocal HireJoin Our Talent NetworksSign InCurrent EmployeeSingle PositionView All JobsSr. Research Data Manager – ALIVE Study (Epidemiology)Baltimore, MD, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionWorking at JHU Affiliated Office AddressBaltimore, MD, United StatesRequisition ID121833Date CreatedJuly 14, 2026Job FamilyData ManagementJob SubfamilyData ManagementJob FunctionResearchExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleMonday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pmWorksite05-MD:School of Public HealthWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteWe are seeking a Sr. Research Data Manager who will oversee the design, implementation, and management of research data for an assigned study.This position will provide oversight over the data collection infrastructure for the AIDS Linked to the IntraVenous Experience (ALIVE) Study, an ongoing community-based observational cohort study of people who inject drugs based in the Baltimore area that has been ongoing without interruption since 1989. In collaboration with study PIs and staff, they will play a central role in a comprehensive revamping of the study's data collection approaches and instruments to a flexible modular survey structure through REDCap that will allow for inclusion of new instruments, improve participant tracking capability and enhanced research activities. They will also oversee quality control and quality assurance activities in the cohort and develop codebooks for use by analysts and investigators and coordinate activities across the data and the clinical data collection teams. This position will require persistence, attention to detail, and a self-motivated individual who can work independently and solve problems. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in modernizing a landmark longitudinal cohort study that has been at the forefront of research on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and substance use since 1988. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of data collection for this important study.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement and manage computerized systems for analysis of complex research data. Responsible for database creation and management including data checking and cleaning, creation and maintenance of data dictionaries for datasets, merging data, creating and recoding variables to prepare data for analyses. Assure quality control of the research data and proper design and implementation of databases. Write computer codes in a procedural-oriented computer language to collect data and accomplish statistical analysis; select the appropriate computing environment (PC, minicomputer, or mainframe). Analyze a variety of large and complex data sets using a variety of standard statistical techniques including regression, longitudinal data analysis, and nonparametric analyses. Present and summarize analyses in various formats including raw output, tables, and graphics, oral and written reports. Collaborate with manager and faculty investigators to plan and implement analyses. Utilize standard and non-standard biostatistical and database methods for the production of statistical analyses. Maintain appropriate systems for database-related management. Keep abreast of technical and academic resources related to methodology of statistical analysis. Make suggestions or provide solutions to problems related to data management and statistical analysis. Participate in writing statistical plans for grants.Contribute to scientific manuscripts and presentations related to study results. Create and maintain databases for archiving analytic results and other research information. Other duties as assigned.Additional Duties & ResponsibilitiesData Collection Redesign & ImplementationLead the reorganization and restructuring of the study’s data collection framework; oversee the design and implementation of a...