DEMO recruits a Data Manager

The Centre for Demographic Research of the UCLouvain (Belgium – www.uclouvain.be/demo) recruits a Data Manager (50% position, 12 months).

Application deadline 20 January 2021

The Centre for Demographic Research (DEMO) at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is a research unit within the Institute for the Analysis of Change in Contemporary and Historical Societies (IACCHOS). DEMO, funded in 1963, is a vibrant medium-size (~ 40 researchers) research group that gathers population researchers from all over the world. DEMO is conducting fundamental and applied research in demography. We offer an international working environment in a team-working atmosphere marked by low hierarchies and close collaborations.

DEMO’s access to extensive Belgian population data opens new perspectives in demographic analysis. National Register data (1981-2018) provide longitudinal information on demographic changes at the micro level. These data are supplemented by rich census data (1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011) on the individual’s household situation. Contextual information and survey data can be added.

Data Manager Job Description

DEMO updates its data infrastructure to the newest standards. To this end, we are looking for a Data Manager (50% position) who will support us in preparing Belgian population data for research analysis. As the Data Manager, you will assume an important facilitation function in the research process by controlling the quality of the data and ensuring access to the data for DEMO researchers. You will exchange in regular meetings and work in close collaboration with our researchers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procedures for effective data management.
• Support coordination of collective data management efforts.
• Write out formal data requests.
• Involve in quality checking of data.
• Oversee and manage staff members in the use of data systems.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate information that could affect analytical results.
• Assess system performance and make recommendations for software, hardware, and data storage improvements.
• Manage all incoming data files and document them (metadata).
• Assist with recognizing and upholding digital security systems to protect sensitive information.

Requirements:

• Master Degree in Social Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics or related field that emphasizes quantitative data management.
• Prior experience in data management.
• Strong skills and experience in quantitative social research methods, including management of large-scale data sets.
• Good knowledge of Stata and R. Knowledge of SAS, Python, and other programming skills is an asset.
• Ability to decipher and organize large amounts of data.
• Prior experience in working with register data is an asset.
• An analytical mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex problems clearly and in nontechnical terms.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Team player.

Important information:

• Planned starting date: as soon as possible
• Length of contract: 12 months. Renewable if funds allow.
• Deadline for applications: 20/01/2021
• Starting salary depends on the candidate’s profile and prior working experience

Application documents:

• a motivation letter, in which you describe your prior data management experience;
• your CV.

Procedure

• You may apply for this position until January 20, 12:00 pm. Send your application (all documents in one pdf file) to Christine.schnor@uclouvain.be, Thierry.eggerickx@uclouvain.be, and Bruno.schoumaker@uclouvain.be mentioning in the subject APPLICATION DEMO DATA MANAGER.
• Interviews with the selection committee will take place end of January/beginning of February.

Information

• Further information about the position can be obtained from Prof. dr Christine Schnor (Christine.schnor@uclouvain.be).