Science Strategy Program Coordinator

HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between.

The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

HHMI is committed to advancing scientific discoveries by modernizing how research is shared and recognized. The Program Coordinator will help refine and implement strategies for HHMI’s open science initiatives, including the Open Access to Publications policy, promotion of preprints and preprint review, and emerging projects to improve research communication.

This role will work with HHMI scientists, staff, and external partners to implement services and programs that improve the sharing of HHMI research. Analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills will be рам essential in collaborating with various partners.

This position reports to the Director, Open Science Strategy. In this newly created position, we prefer you work in a hybrid model at our headquarters campus in Chevy Chase, MD, but remote arrangements will be considered.

We are not able to sponsor a visa for this position.

• A direct role in supporting critical work that impacts HHMI’s mission of advancing biomedical research for the benefit of humanity.
• An organization with an established commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic science.
• A dynamic team that believes in collaboration, results‑driven working styles, and continuous learning and cultivates a supportive environment where all members of the team can contribute and function at their highest level.
• A competitive compensation package that includes up to $10,000 in educational reimbursement each year and a significant budget for professional development!

• Support the implementation of HHMI’s Open Access to Publications policy to deliver guidelines and communications about the policy for HHMI scientists and publishers.
• Continuously improve systems used to track and analyze HHMI publication data in collaboration with external partners.
• Manage projects for the development of components of a newly developed research communication initiative.
• Support projects that promote preprints, preprint review,эмж other open science practices within the HHMI community.
• Assist HHMI scientists in using digital tools and services provided as part of the research communication initiative.
• Gather information regarding HHMI scientists, outputs, projects, and lab groups for use on HHMI websites.
• Aid HHMI scientists in proper data management and stewardship, ensuring the use of appropriate standards and necessary metadata.

If this role appeals to you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not have all the qualifications or experience described below.

• PhD or equivalent or a combination of education and related experience.
• Research lab experience (+2 years) required.
• Experience practicing and advocating for open science preferred.
• Project/Program Management experience preferred.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with project teams and the scientific community.
• Strong communication and active listening skills; ability to manage inquiries from various audiences and provide guidance in writing and verbally.
• Must be skilled in working collaboratively and effectively with employees at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others.
• Problem Eh‑solving skills, prioritizing and effectively progressing many competing priorities or ideas.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity in helping to design new projects. exalt>

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