Research Associate; Berg Lab

Overview

The Clinical Genome Resource (Clin Gen) is an NIH-funded consortium dedicated to building an authoritative central resource that defines the clinical relevance of genes and variants for use in precision medicine. Clin Gen is an international resource that has over 2100 members participating from over 60 countries around the world. The Research Associate/ Senior Coordinator position will support the ongoing efforts of the UNC specific objectives for Clin Gen directed by Dr.

Jonathan Berg.

• Provide project management and leadership to working groups composed of global experts in research and health care to drive the mission of Clin Gen.
• Collaborate with international experts to facilitate the work of several Clin Gen Clinical Domain Working Groups (CDWGs) in different stages of launching, scaling, and sustaining their work.
• Liaise with expert leadership from international institutions to support the development of CDWGs, including formulating and following research processes, preparing necessary paperwork, onboarding and mentoring new participants, scheduling and leading meetings, composing grant reports, and other activities as new duties emerge.
• Act as part of the CDWG Leadership team and regularly present working group updates, author reports and papers, and represent UNC and Clin Gen at professional conferences and meetings.
• Train and supervise junior members of the team, and oversee training and supervision of Assistant Coordinators.
• Learn and implement numerous curation frameworks and protocols, monitor working group progress, provide feedback and updates, and represent the working group and UNC to NIH leadership.
• Identify and creatively resolve issues independently, while maintaining strong communication with UNC Biocuration and Coordination Core members and external collaborators.
• Coordinate and train expert panel members on biocuration and mandated processes as set by Clin Gen.
• Travel minimally to attend professional conferences and Clin Gen Steering Committee meetings.

• Knowledge of scientific principles of biology, specifically the central dogma of genetics and a basic understanding of physiology and disease.
• Strong work ethic and sense of purpose.
• Ability to work independently and creatively identify and resolve issues, exploring new ideas to enhance progress.
• Experience in project management and leadership within a scientific or research environment is desirable.