Research teams at Iowa State University can hire a data analyst to support complex, transdisciplinary research projects with tasks and challenges such as:
- Data format, storage, and version control (file system or source code)
- Data cleaning and standardization
- Exploratory data analysis and visualization
- Data modeling (machine-learning)
- Data sharing and public access
- Data format, storage, and organization best practices
Including a data analyst on your research team lets you focus on research by enabling better organization, consistency, and efficiency.
Cost is negotiated for each project based on the time needed for completion.
Book a consultation
The initial consultation is free and will discuss:
- Scale and type of project
- Timelines and cost estimates
- Problems you’d like the position to help solve
- Funder requirements (for example, data management and sharing plans)
What other services are available?
The library is the campus hub for research data education, management, and sharing. We work with campus partners to provide services to help make data understandable, easier to use, and impactful.
Data analysis services are available through a collaborative effort with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and made possible through the Collaborative Genius Fund established by Lisa Schulte Moore.
| Service | Description | Cost | Primary unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data analysis consulting | Dedicated and embedded support for research teams to support complex and/or transdisciplinary research | Negotiated for each project | CALS |
| Data management and sharing plans (DMP, DMSP) | Consultation and draft reviews; local support for DMPTool | Free | Library |
| Data support and training | Workshops, consultations, and group training sessions | Free | Library |
| Sharing and preserving data | Long-term public access for ISU research data on DataShare and assistance using other repositories | Free | Library |
Send questions to datashare@iastate.edu or emacias@iastate.edu.