Zoo New England - Boston, MA
posted about 2 months ago
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 aimed at integrating human-health focused genomic scientists and disease experts with zoological veterinarians. The goal is to sustainably conserve healthy populations of endangered species while also advancing research on similar diseases affecting humans. We are seeking a Project Coordinator to work closely with the center's leadership team to develop and execute the vision for the center. This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration and communication within the center and with external stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for organizing events, workshops, and seminars that promote a collaborative community within the center. This includes clearly defining and communicating the center's goals and achievements to both internal and external audiences through various mediums such as presentations, reports, and online media. Additionally, the coordinator will support the collection and management of biospecimens from endangered species, which involves meticulous recordkeeping, trialing data management software, and serving as the lead liaison between institutions for managing biospecimens donated for research. 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. Experience in science, including wet lab experience, science communication, and data organization, is essential for this role, as it plays a significant part in defining and executing the scientific strategy for the center.