BACKGROUND

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops the Program's scientific goals in viral genomics and host/viral pathogen interactions.
• Manages the productivity, impact and career development of viral scientists by providing oversight of project planning, execution, analysis, publication, and grant writing.
• Develops project goals, metrics and priorities with viral scientists and collaborating researchers and helps to plan and implement complex research projects that meet Program and Initiative goals.
• Works with Platform and Program Project Management staff to oversee the implementation of scientific and logistical strategies and progress toward goals, priorities and timelines.
• Writes, assists and oversees writing white papers and grant proposals, scientific publications and reports required by funding agencies. Provides oversight to the Viral Research Scientists and Project Management staff in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, renewals, funding agency reports, biosafety, IRB and IACUC documents as well as contracts, MTAs and licenses.
• Oversees goals and budgets of viral grants and is responsible for communication of all pertinent information relevant to Platform and Program workgroups. Works with GSAP co-director, GSAP Associate Director, Genomics Platform leadership, Grants Manager and others as appropriate on financial planning, strategy, and priorities.
• Delivers scientific talks representing the Broad's viral genomics work, prepares and shares progress updates and reports as needed by funding agency staff.
• Works closely with Program and Platform leadership to identify and pursue new, major areas of laboratory and analytical methods for analysis of viral disease.
• Assures compliance with all related requirements of funding sources and project contracts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. or M.D., and post doctoral research experience in virology, molecular biology or epidemiology, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years research experience including experience with genomics, genome analysis and use of next generation sequencing data for viral or microbial genome analysis
• Documented success in writing grant applications for federal and/or private funding.
• Outstanding record of research, mentoring and management accomplishments in the area of viral genomics, high throughput sequencing or genotyping, virology, computational biology or infectious disease
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong record of research publications and scientific presentations
• Dynamic leader of people with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to work in a team-oriented, matrix environment
• Ability to adapt to and effectively manage changes in a fast paced and dynamic environment

LOCALE

HOW TO APPLY