"Research Data Manager (Mental Health)"

Research Data Manager (Mental Health)

Johns Hopkins University

Posted: 11-Nov-25

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 119290-en_US 1

We are seeking a Research Data Manager who will be responsible for the management of large, complex data sets for the assigned project/study. This position is responsible for supporting complex quantitative and data modeling research projects in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families. The Research Data Manager is responsible for,

• Data quality assurance checks.
• Management of research data.
• Creation of new summary variables.
• Creation of datasets for investigators.
• Creation of data tables for reports and papers.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and direct research data collection and management activities.
• Perform data cleaning, including identifying potential problems with study data and collaborate with study sites to resolve issues encountered.
• Create new summary variables.
• Merge, create, and recode variables to prepare data for analyses.
• Create datasets for analysis by other investigators.
• Create tables and figures in publication-quality form summarizing the results of statistical analyses.
• Write detailed documentation/specifications for analysis data sets and related files.
• Attend staff meetings and provide updates on the status of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

• Oversee adherence to data privacy and security protocols.
• Coordinate with community organizations and research sites to align data practices with community values and build trust through transparent data handling.
• Develop and deliver training or guidance to research staff on data management best practices.
• Work with PI to translate complex data outputs into accessible forms for community partners, policymakers, and practitioners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of working in culturally diverse environments, including working with racial and ethnic minority women.
• Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments (i.e., Word Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with and ability to comfortably use a computer and technology (including the internet applications).
• Expertise with SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
• Strong quantitative, statistical and data analysis skills.
• Experience with health-related datasets and/or population surveys.
• Knowledge of issues related to women’s sexual and reproductive health.
• Experience with health-related datasets or population surveys.
• Experience applying culturally sensitive, non-stigmatizing practices when managing data and collaborating on research with marginalized populations.

Classified Title: Research Data Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Data Manager (Mental Health)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health