Iowa State University researchers can hire a data manager and data analyst to support complex, transdisciplinary research projects with tasks and challenges such as:
- Exploratory data analysis and visualization
- Data modeling
- Data cleaning and standardization
- Data documentation and metadata curation
- 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 while they organize and curate your data to ensure that it is efficiently analyzed and ready for publication.
Cost is negotiated for each project based on the time needed for completion.
Book a consultation
The initial consultation is free and will discuss:
- Issues you want help with
- Scale and type of project
- Timelines and cost estimates
- Data sharing requirements (when applicable)
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 impactful, understandable, and easier to use.
Data manager and 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 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 |
| Data analysis | Dedicated analysis for your research | Negotiated for each project; hourly rate | CALS |
| Data manager | Dedicated and embedded support for managing, organizing, documenting, and maintaining your team's research data | Negotiated for each project; hourly rate | CALS |
Send questions to datashare@iastate.edu or bwcortes@iastate.edu.