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IMC

Quantitative Researcher - Data Curation

Chicago, IL · On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

The ideal candidate will have deep experience curating and analyzing a broad range of trading-related data sources-including traditional market data, fundamental datasets, and other vendor-supplied ...

TSMC

Senior Data Engineer / Data Curator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$124K - $168K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer in the AI Data Curation track, you will design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring that the data for AI models is high-quality and aligned with ethical standards.

Heartflow

Staff Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$220K - $280K/yr

Advanced Data Curation & Management: Develop comprehensive data curation strategies for improvements to AI models. Partner with MLOps to architect data management systems for algorithm training and ...

TSMC

Senior Data Engineer / Data Curator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$130K - $177K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer in the AI Data Curation track, you will ensure that the data powering our AI models is high-quality, well-organized, and fit for use in model training and deployment. You ...

Heartflow

Staff Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$220K - $280K/yr

Advanced Data Curation & Management: Develop comprehensive data curation strategies for improvements to AI models. Partner with MLOps to architect data management systems for algorithm training and ...

TSMC

Senior Data Engineer / Data Curator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$130K - $177K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer in the AI Data Curation track, you will ensure that the data powering our AI models is high-quality, well-organized, and fit for use in model training and deployment. You ...

Heartflow

Staff Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$220K - $280K/yr

Advanced Data Curation & Management: Develop comprehensive data curation strategies for improvements to AI models. Partner with MLOps to architect data management systems for algorithm training and ...

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How much do data curation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for data curation in the United States is $44.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in Data Curation roles?

Professionals in Data Curation often manage large, complex datasets from diverse sources, which can present challenges in ensuring consistency, accuracy, and proper documentation. They may encounter incomplete or poorly formatted data that requires significant cleaning and standardization. Collaborating with researchers, data engineers, and subject matter experts is common to clarify requirements and maintain data integrity. Staying current with evolving data standards and technologies is also key to success, making adaptability important in daily work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Curation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Data Curation, you need a strong background in data management, information science, and database technologies, often supported by a degree in a related field. Familiarity with data wrangling tools, metadata standards, programming languages (such as Python or R), and data management systems is highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and collaborative communication are standout soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure data integrity, usability, and accessibility, which are essential for supporting robust decision-making and research outcomes.

What is a Data Curation job?

A Data Curation job involves collecting, organizing, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of data for accuracy and accessibility. Data curators clean and structure datasets, manage metadata, and ensure compliance with data governance standards. They work closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to support data-driven decision-making. This role is essential in industries like research, healthcare, finance, and technology, where high-quality data is crucial for insights and innovation.

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Infographic showing various Data Curation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 36% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Contract, 55% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 82% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,230 per year, or $44.8 per hour.
Neurosciences Data Specialist

Neurosciences Data Specialist

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Other

Posted 17 days ago

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 560 rated colleges and universities

Job description

This position is a term appointment ending 6/30/28, subject to availability of additional funding. Due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The UNM Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center and School of Medicine's Department of Neuroscience are looking for someone innovative with experience in data curation and data science, who is excited to advance our understanding of the brain by building more robust data analytic pipelines.

The Department of Neurosciences works with numerous types of clinical and preclinical data, including: EEG, electrophysiology, microscopy, and OMICs datasets. The successful candidate will work closely with Neurosciences researchers to develop innovative solutions for research data management, curation, and sharing. The candidate will use tools such as SQL, Python, and GitHub to create and maintain novel solutions for data curation, organization, and dissemination to support cutting-edge research.

Duties include:

  • Consults with and advises Department of Neurosciences researchers on preparing and managing data to meet regulatory and funder requirements for data sharing, research transparency, and rigor.
  • Assists in designing novel solutions for data curation, organization, and dissemination to support cutting-edge research.
  • Designs, develops, and maintains reproducible data workflows.
  • Develops data pipelines, scripts, and high-quality metadata to support research replication and transparency.
  • Addresses a variety of data integration issues including migration of data between disparate sources and conversion to neurosciences-specific data standards, such as those established by Neurodata Without Borders.
  • Provides support for version control through adoption of Git-based tools and code archiving.
  • Assists in migration of data to repositories, databases, and electronic lab notebooks.
  • Assists with utilization of LabArchives for organizing and sharing research data.
  • Supervises and trains up to six students in the management of research data and creation of reproducible data pipelines.
  • Collaborates with university IT to ensure that solutions meet local requirements for data security and privacy protections.

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