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Opportunity: Data Scientist Outreach Coordinator @ Computercraft Corporation -- Bethesda, MD (US)
Submitted by Computercraft Corporation; posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020
BACKGROUND
Computercraft seeks an enthusiastic scientist with research experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, and/or genomics with exceptional communication, writing, and teaching skills. The successful candidate will play a central role in organizing, managing, and conducting code-a-thon events sponsored by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver awesome, innovative, and cutting-edge code-a-thons in collaboration with NCBI scientific product teams and the NIH Office of Data Science.
- Create and manage the NCBI schedule of code-a-thon events on topics such as genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.
- Screen code-a-thon project proposals and participant applications, identify project team leads, and populate project-based teams for each event.
- Network with community leaders to develop and publicize code-a-thon events and form ongoing collaborations.
- Summarize and communicate code-a-thon success stories and lessons learned to NCBI, NLM, and NIH management.
- Participate in and/or serve as a consultant for code-a-thons or similar events hosted by other NIH institutes, universities, or organizations.
- Collaborate with NCBI/NLM staff to develop and deliver workshops and webinars on bioinformatics, cloud computing, and other data science topics.
REQUIREMENTS
A Ph.D. in a biomedical science and teaching experience are required, along with familiarity with UNIX/Linux, GitHub, and common scripting languages such as Python. Experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP) and bioinformatics software is strongly preferred.
LOCALE
This is a full-time position working on site at NCBI, NIH, in Bethesda, Maryland.
COMPENSATION
Computercraft offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, the opportunity for a positive work--life balance with a standard 40-hour work week, and the chance to work alongside a team of highly accomplished professionals.
POLICY
Computercraft is an equal opportunity employer.
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