Project Team Strategist
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Job Description
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn Virginia where scientists pursue fundamental questions in the life sciences. Our integrated teams of biologists computational scientists and toolbuilders innovate research practices and technologies to solve biologys deepest mysteries. HHMI launched Janelia in 2006 establishing an intellectually enriching environment for scientists to do creative collaborative handson work. We share our methods results and tools with the scientific community.
About the Role:
The Project Team Strategist will report to the Senior Director of Team Projects and collaborate with other Project Team Leaders. A successful candidate will nimbly shift their efforts to help the portfolio of Project Teams enhance their scientific potential. The Project Team Strategist will excel in a highly collaborative environment and thrive on intellectual interactions and finding connections between diverse groups.
About the Department:
Janelias Project Teams have had a disproportionate impact because the tools and datasets they generate accelerate the work in hundreds of laboratories. Similar activities are rare in academia largely due to limitations imposed by career structures and funding mechanisms Rubin and OShea 2019
Project Teams provide a unique mechanism for tackling experimentally challenging transdisciplinary problems using team science approaches. We produce transformative datasets reagents and tools. A keyprinciple of Project Teams is that our work products are made open and available early with the aim of enabling rapid scientific discoveriesbothat Janeliaand beyond. More information can be found at Janelia Project Teams.
What we provide:
An intellectually compelling environment that encourages broad thinking and problemsolving.
Opportunity to engage with leading scientists across diverse fields
A diverse team looking forward to exploring how your unique background talents and interests could contribute to the Project Team Departments successes.
A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
Professional development opportunities.
What youll do:
Provide scientific input and expertise on multiple Project Teams.
Help launch new Project Team efforts including directly contributing to and performing research or analyzing data.
Compile and analyze and articulate metrics of the scientific impact and reach of Project Team efforts and make recommendations to enhance sharing.
Provide project management recommendations and support.
Develop frameworks for data sharing and assessment of progress toward research goals.
Expand awareness for Janelias Project Teams by actively engaging with collaborators and promoting the accomplishments of the teams.
Assist with written and presentation materials including scientific manuscripts.
Develop data management and sharing plans and collaborate with the communications team and Innovation & External Relations team to enable synergistic communication and datasharing strategies.
Assist with budgeting forecasting.
Maintain a digital presence for the department and collaborating labs highlighting collective accomplishments.
What you bring:
A doctoral or advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a scientific field is required.
35 years demonstrated experience with managing projects and working in a scientific environment or research organization.
Experience communicating with both a scientific and lay audience about science is required.
Experience developing presentation materials for audiences at different levels of abstraction.
Experience in a Team Science environment and experience with project management or willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
Experience or openness to learn project management tools like GitHub ClickUp Jira Notion etc.
Excellent organization prioritization and strategic decisionmaking skills.
Interest in engaging in groundbreaking research in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
Ability to think conceptually.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties responsibilities and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement however. Unless they begin with the word may the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission including competitive pay exceptional health benefits retirement plans time off and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$96495.20 (minimum) $120619.00 (midpoint) $156804.70 (maximum)Pay Type:
AnnualHHMIs salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidates education previous experiences knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
Employment Type
Full-Time
