Genomic Data Science Educational Developer

Location: Remote, Serving Notre Dame of Maryland University, Fulltime

Join the C-MOOR project (https://www.c-moor.org) and help transform genomics education by providing early research experiences for the next generation of data scientists. Our team is focused on integrating genomic data science into the curriculum, ensuring students gain hands-on research experience regardless of their institutional affiliation. As the Genomic Data Science Educational Developer, you will create lessons, support instructors, and assess the impact of CUREs covering areas such as transcriptomics (https://science.c-moor.org/miniCURE-RNA-seq) and a newly created human microbiome modules that will be used at Notre Dame of Maryland University and Clovis Community College, CA and our partners at 2- and 4-year institutions. This position is funded for three years, with additional employment contingent upon securing further funding.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) by collaborating with instructors as part of building new human microbiome metagenomics modules
• Support academic and research partners with ongoing offerings of the RNA-seq miniCURE
• Develop a public AnVIL(https://anvilproject.org) workspace for introductory undergraduate biology instruction
• Coordinate with the AnVIL Outreach Group to ensure the online content is accessible by all AnVIL users
• Assess program effectiveness through feedback and data analysis

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in Biology or related fields
• Demonstrated background in genomic data science
• Strong knowledge of the R programming language
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educational and research partners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Metagenomics data analysis of 16S rRNA or whole shotgun sequencing
• Familiarity with educational technology and open educational resources
• Understanding of assessment strategies
• Mentorship of diverse populations, especially instructors unfamiliar with technical material

Why Work with Us?

Bring cutting-edge genomics and computing technologies to diverse audiences using novel educational tools like OTTR (https://www.ottrproject.org) and Loqui (https://loqui.fredhutch.org). You will work with great collaborators at organizations such as GDSCN (https://www.gdscn.org), Galaxy (https://galaxyproject.org), and AnVIL (https://anvilproject.org).

How to Apply:

Submit your CV, three references, and if available, a link to your GitHub repository and sample educational material through the online application.

Additional Information:

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work at least 30 hours per week:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Plan through TIAA
• University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy, and Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year
• Link to Benefits Page

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For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.