Disability Data Fellow

About the role#

The Disability Data Fellow will support the development and maintenance of the Disability Data Archive, an initiative partnered with Microsoft to preserve and expand access to disability-related datasets. This 12-month fellowship focuses on collating and publishing data from federal and state agencies to create a public-facing portal for researchers, policymakers, and the disability community. The role is grounded in principles of disability justice and participatory data practices, aiming to ensure long-term accessibility and transparency of critical information.

What you'll do#

• Identify, source, and catalog disability-related datasets from federal, state, and other public sources.
• Monitor datasets at risk of removal, alteration, or reduced accessibility and support preservation efforts.
• Clean, standardize, and organize datasets for publication and long-term use.
• Develop metadata, documentation, and data dictionaries to improve usability.
• Design the architecture for the public-facing archive and open-data portal.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Assist with literature reviews and research related to disability data ecosystems.
• Collaborate with internal staff, Microsoft partners, researchers, and external stakeholders to inform archive workflows.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and written materials regarding the initiative.

What you'll need#

• Demonstrated experience working on disability rights and justice.
• Experience with data management in a professional, academic, advocacy, or research setting.
• Experience with the development or maintenance of SQL cloud database infrastructure.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Advanced data management skills using Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity.

Location & details#

• This is a full-time, remote position.
• The role is a fixed-term 12-month fellowship with the possibility of extension based on funding.
• Candidates with backgrounds in Data Science, Computer Science, Public Health, Sociology, Political Science, Human Resources, Psychology, or Communications are encouraged to apply.