Data Analyst II

Data Analyst II – Neural Dynamics

The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics (AIND) is to answer fundamental questions about brain function. Specifically, how does our brain build our understanding of the complex world around us to guide the flexible behaviors that address our biological needs? The answers will be in terms of defined neuron types interacting across the whole brain and body, requiring us to develop next-generation neurotechnologies and employ a team-based approach for discovery neuroscience. Knowledge, data, and tools will be widely shared, in part to support the development of therapies for brain disorders.

We are seeking a skilled data analyst to work with interdisciplinary teams of experimental and computational scientists to facilitate the analysis of the rich datasets we are acquiring, both within our team and by the broader neuroscience community. This person will design and improve schemas for the data and metadata that are the critical foundation of our mission to support open, reproducible, and FAIR science. The candidate will work closely with internal and external scientific teams to visualize data and write software that facilitates the use of these tools. The ideal candidate will be excited to engage deeply with scientists, familiar with modern Python software development practices, and have experience analyzing complex biological data.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. Progress in science benefits from multiple perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Essential Functions

• Develop and support interactive visualization tools to enable cross-team communication and analyses of physiological and anatomical data
• Maintain data and metadata schemas, extending them to incorporate new experimental and analytical needs
• Develop new dashboards to monitor the status of data projects to enable rapid feedback and iteration of experiments and analyses
• Support cross-team communication about data management and analysis

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, or related field; or an equivalent combination of degree and experience
• Experience with scientific computing in Python

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2-5 years of equivalent experience
• Experience analyzing neurophysiology and/or neuroanatomy data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with version control software (e.g. Git) and continuous integration workflows
• Experience with scientific visualization methods
• Self-motivated, and ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment to meet aggressive timelines

Physical Demands

• Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment; repetitive motion with lab equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is Allen Institute campus, with flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis. We are a Washington State employer; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.

Travel

• Attendance and participation in national and/or international conferences may be required

Additional Comments

• Please note, this opportunity offers relocation assistance
• Please note, this opportunity does not offer work visa sponsorship

Annualized Salary Range

• $72,200 - $101,050 *

• Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide:

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.