Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Data Manager, Micronutrient Biomarkers Initiative (MNBI) The Micronutrient Biomarkers Initiative (MNBI) is a newly formed global initiative to strengthen biomarker-based surveillance for micronutrient status and infectious diseases to inform public health policy and targeted interventions. MNBI aims to integrate data on micronutrient status, inflammation, and infection across multiple countries, leveraging existing platforms, local laboratory capacity, and country-owned surveillance systems.

MNBI is supported by a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and three Technical Working Groups (Data and Epidemiology; Systems; Laboratory). The SAB secretariat is housed at Makerere University in Uganda, and Emory University plays a central role in data harmonization, analysis, and methodological oversight, working closely with Makerere University and country teams.

Position Summary

MNBI seeks a Data Manager to support data harmonization, management, and analysis across participating countries. The position is flexible (approximately 50% FTE, depending on experience) for a two-year term, with a strong preference for candidates already within the Emory system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coordinate harmonization of biomarker, nutrition, inflammation, and infection data across MNBI participating countries through the Data and Epidemiology Technical Working Group.
• Provide statistical and analytic support to ensure methodological rigor, reproducibility, and consistency across MNBI analyses and outputs.
• Establish and maintain secure data housing and file-sharing platforms, consistent with data governance and access policies.
• Adapt and extend existing BRINDA data architecture (including data dictionaries, file structures, and analytic conventions) to MNBI datasets, including migration to a new data environment housed at the Task Force for Global Health.
• Collaborate closely with MNBI Secretariat, country teams, and SAB members to support analytic plans, reporting, and publications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and three years of experience in processes and standards related to data, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with relational database management systems such as, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL preferred. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science, informatics, or related
  discipline.
• Proficiency in SAS or R. Experience managing and analyzing complex, multi-country public health
  datasets, macros to process and output readable tables and graphics
• Familiarity with biomarker, nutrition, or survey data, including complex survey design
  (experience with BRINDA or similar initiatives preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary and international teams.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Kasthuri Sivalogan kasthuri.sivalogan@emory.edu

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.