Data Engineer I – COSMOS Research Center

About the role

The COSMOS Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a full‑time Data Engineer I. This provisional, grant‑funded position focuses on turning raw data into actionable insights that support research and decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information for analytics.
• Develop, maintain, and improve datasets and data pipelines.
• Enhance data quality and processing efficiency using data systems.
• Interpret trends and patterns, producing complex data reports.
• Design and prototype algorithms to support research objectives.
• Lead the development of social‑media data collection processes.

Required profile

• Ability to work full‑time on a grant‑funded, provisional position.
• Demonstrated competence in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to data quality.
• Capacity to meet performance standards and adapt to funding changes.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Dataset development
• Data pipeline creation
• Data reporting
• Algorithm prototyping
• Social‑media data collection