Roles and Responsibilities

Data Manager

• Oversees data management practices.

• Ensures compliance with the Data Management Plan (DMP).

  • e.g.:

    • Mullineaux #2453

      • Observations at seafloor: All PIs

      • Imagery at seafloor - PI3 and PI4

      • Physical sample cataloging:

        • PI1 will obtain IGSNs for rock samples; PI2 will provide unique

      • Animal specimen identifiers:

        • Each PI will catalog his/her respective subsamples associated to identifier, when applicable.

      • Data for animals - PI-3 and PI-4

      • Data for microbes - PI-1 and PI-2

      • Data for minerals - PI-3

      • Derived data from integrating: All PIs

Point of Contact for the DMP

• Primary individual responsible for DMP updates and communication.

• Ensures the DMP is followed by the research team.

  • e.g: Mullineaux #2453:

    • Lead PI will ensure compliance to this data management plan.

• Details of external parties involved in data management.

Plan for Personnel Turnover/Transfer

• Procedures for transferring responsibilities in case of personnel changes.
• Documentation of roles and access permissions.