Position: Project Coordinator, Center for Zoonomics
Zoo New England, in collaboration with the Vertebrate Genomics Group at the
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is launching the Center for Zoonomics,
a cross-disciplinary center to bring together human-health focused genomic
scientists and disease experts with zoological veterinarians to more
sustainably conserve healthy populations of endangered species, while also
informing and advancing research on similar diseases in humans.
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to work with the center’s leadership
team to develop and execute the vision for the center.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication
skills, a deep understanding of biology and genetics, and the ability to
distill complex scientific concepts into clear and engaging content. The
ideal candidate will bring experience in science (including wet lab
experience), science communication, and data organization, playing an
important role in defining and executing the scientific strategy for the
center.
The Project Coordinator will:
• Foster a collaborative community within the center by organizing events,
workshops, and seminars.
• Clearly define and communicate the center’s goals and achievements to
internal and external audiences through presentations, reports, and online
media.
• Support collection and management of biospecimens from endangered
species, including careful recordkeeping, trialing data management
software, and serving as lead liaison between institutions for receiving
and managing biospecimens donated for research
Minimum Job Requirements:
• BS in Biology, Genetics, or an equivalent field
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
This position reports to Zoo New England's Director of Conservation
Genomics, though the position also carries an appointment with the Broad
Institute and the majority of day to day work will be conducted at the
Broad Institute.
To apply: Please visit https://zoonewengland.bamboohr
upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. For inquiries, please contact
Dr. Rachel Johnston at rjohnston@zoonewengland.org. Preference will be
given to applications received by October 6, 2024.
