Program Officer - HHMI Science Education Alliance
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Primary Work Address: CP117 Dept. of Chem. & Biochem, Baltimore, MD, 21228
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. As a biomedical research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant community of academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals across the nation. Together, we're unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open and inclusive future for science. The Science Education Alliance HHMI's Science Education Alliance (SEA) provides opportunities for undergraduate students and their instructors to engage in authentic scientific research. The SEA is part of the Inclusive Learning group (ILG) within the HHMI Center for the Advancement of Science Leadership and Culture. The SEA team works primarily in the SEA laboratory and offices on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County and also regularly interacts with the rest of ILG which is located at HHMI Headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD. The SEA program supports a large and growing community of faculty members from 2- and 4-year colleges and universities across the U.S. who embed discovery-driven research as a fundamental component of the early undergraduate science curriculum. Organized as an inclusive research and education community ("iREC"), the SEA provides instructor training, centralized research infrastructure, and operational and scientific coordination to enable the full participation in research of students and faculty from all backgrounds and at all types of colleges and universities, including schools without a research tradition and infrastructure. Since its inception in 2008, the SEA has supported instructors and their students at more than 200 institutions in two collaborative research projects: (i) the Phage Hunters Advancing Genomic and Evolutionary Science (PHAGES) project and (ii) the Gene-function Exploration by a Network of Emerging Scientists (GENES) project. Each project is designed to be embedded in the undergraduate science curriculum as a course-based research laboratory course, which allows the research opportunity to be scaled to engage relatively large numbers of students simultaneously. In the 2022-23 academic year, approximately 5,000 students are conducting research in the PHAGES and GENES courses. PHAGES is typically a year-long research course, and GENES extends that research by one or more semesters. The SEA will create a new initiative that will focus on recruiting and supporting colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of students who belong to groups underrepresented in science. These institutions include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and community colleges. The new Program Officer The Program Officer will be part of the SEA team which manages all aspects of the SEA program. The Program Officer will also work closely with the other members of ILG and will help lead the design and implementation of a new initiative aimed at engaging in the SEA more HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs and community colleges. What we provide:
What you'll do: As part of the SEA team:
If this role appeals to you, we encourage you to apply even if you are unsure about whether you meet all educational and experiential qualifications described below. We plan to begin reviewing applications at the end of January 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. What you bring:
As part of your application, please submit the following:
Physical Requirements: Remaining in a 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 or a pipettor; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Must be able to communicate verbally and through writing. Persons with disabilities will 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 job's 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. 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 site to learn more. Compensation Range $100,885.60 (minimum) - $126,107.00 (midpoint) - $163,939.10 (maximum)Pay Type: AnnualHHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity 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. |