Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Library & Archives
Science Informationist/Writer
Institution Type: | Nonprofit |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library & Archives is accepting applications for a Science Informationist/Writer position. We encourage candidates with interests in science and the history of science, specifically in molecular biology and genetics to review the details of this position. The full-time, benefits eligible Informationist will lead and shape innovative information management programs with an emphasis on the retrieval, organization and filtering of information associated with the current research at CSHL, which includes cancer, bioinformatics, plant genetics, neuroscience and genomics. The Informationist will be involved with writing grant proposals for special projects and carrying out funded initiatives, as well as, assisting the Executive Director in preparation of presentations for meetings and conferences at CSHL and at outside institutions.
Position Requirements
- An advanced degree in the Life Sciences or an advanced degree in the History of Science with a BS in Biology.
- Experience working in a scientific environment, providing instruction to faculty, students and staff
- Excellent writing and communication skills with experience in identifying and writing grant proposals and carrying out funded initiatives.
- Ability to creatively plan and execute multi-dimensional services and programs.
- A passionate interest in current Life Sciences research and experience in science communication is preferred.
- Familiarity with scholarly publications and Life Science databases in the cancer, genetics, and bioinformatics fields.
Contact: |
Interested candidates should apply to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Human Resources Careers website: https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/9809 Position number: 00268-E |
Website: | https://www.cshl.edu |
Primary Category: | History of Science, Medicine, and Technology |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities Library and Information Science |
Posting Date: | 03/11/2016 |
Closing Date | 08/31/2016 |