Science Informationist – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory – Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Job ID: 5800
Job date: 2016-07-20
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Company : Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and Archives is currently accepting applications for a Science Informationist.

Position Description:

We are looking to fill an exciting new position reporting to the Executive Director of Libraries and Archives. The ideal candidate would be a person with strong interests in both science, especially disciplines that CSHL is focusing on (cancer, neuroscience, and plant biology, genetics and, or bioinformatics), as well as history of science and the management of scientific information. The Science Informationist will deliver critical support to CSHL researchers by developing innovative information management programs, perform research into history of science and scientific data management, and play a role in shaping the annual meeting on history of science: http://library.cshl.edu/Meetings/History-of-Science/.

This year we are organizing a meeting on History of HIV / AIDS (https://meetings.cshl.edu/meetings.aspx?meet= BIOHIST &year=16

Position Requirements
Position Requirements:

• An advanced degree in the Life Sciences or in the history of science with a BS in life sciences
• Experience working in a scientific environment
• Excellent writing and communication skills are required
• Ability to creatively plan and execute multi-dimensional services and programs
• Ability to participate in grant writing proposals, writing grant proposals and carrying out funded initiatives.
• A passionate interest in current Life Sciences research and experience in science communication is preferred.

Proficiencies required:

Familiarity with scholarly publications in the cancer, genetics and, or bioinformatics fields. Familiarity with health and life sciences databases and thorough knowledge of search interfaces. Familiarity with grant writing. Excellent interpersonal, multitasking, verbal and written communication skills are required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested candidates should apply via the CSHL Careers website at: https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/10281

Position Number 00268-E

For more information about CSHL , please visit https://www.cshl.edu.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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