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　　Summary:

　　The Center for the Advancement of Science Leadership and Culture (The Center) plays a key role in HHMI's efforts to intentionally integrate equity and inclusion into research environments. By doing so, The Center will enhance diversity across key academic career stages. The Center serves as a source of expertise, collaboration, and strategic guidance on DEI to advance HHMI's goals for the scientific workforce.

　　Our work focuses in these areas:

　　Inclusive Learning. Current and planned HHMI programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate level, in which academic faculty, administrators, and students transform the experience of science education.Cultural Innovations. New HHMI programs and activities aimed at providing scientific professional development and other opportunities designed to improve how people experience the science ecosystem.Equity-Centered Partnerships. Collaborative efforts to integrate HHMI's commitment to DEI into the everyday practice of the Center, the Institute's scientific research, and discovery science broadly.Data Science, Research & Analytics. Exploratory activities to develop a deep understanding of the foundational practices to advancing equity in STEMM.

　　Research Scholars Training at HHMI

　　In 2021, HHMI announced a long-term commitment to advancing DEI goals through continued support of existing efforts as well as new initiatives. One of the newer initiatives is to create a research training program for individuals interested in gaining experience and training in biomedical research. The goal of the HHMI Research Scholars Training Program is to support diversity within the scientific workforce. This will be done by providing biomedical research training opportunities where recent graduates (including associate and bachelor's degree earners) and science education faculty can further their development as scientists and prepare for next steps in their scientific career.

　　Core programmatic components of the HHMI Research Scholars Training Program will include:

　　Access to research opportunities in HHMI labs for recent graduates and science education faculty who have had limited access to such opportunities during their science careers.Engagement of HHMI scientists and labs to provide supportive and inclusive training environments.Support of the research scholars as they successfully transition to the next steps in their scientific career (including but not limited to biomedical PhD programs).

　　The Program Lead is the principal connection between the Research Scholars Training Program and its participants. They assist the participants in understanding the goals of the initiative, manage participant engagement in program activities, assess the participant progress, and will help evaluate program outcomes.

　　In addition to leadership of this program, the Program Lead will support the development of new equity-centered partnerships and provide ideas and perspectives to other Center initiatives. The Center is actively seeking and cultivating collaborations with leaders across the scientific ecosystem to address systemic inequities and design new models for science engagement and outreach. This position will be a key contributor to this effort.

　　What we provide:

　　A role that is positioned to have an impact across the broader scientific landscape because of its ability to cultivate and implement initiatives that expand training and leadership models with and for scientists.A team that champions continuous learning and respects how each individual shows up to and approaches the work.Opportunities to use and develop your talents toward the critical work of advancing equity and inclusion while being an integral member of a group that is growing and learning.A hybrid work environment with three days onsite at our Chevy Chase, MD office, and two days remote.A total rewards package that includes up to $10,000 in educational assistance reimbursement each year!.

　　What you'll do:

　　Design, develop, and manage the operational logistics of the Research Scholars Training Program.Build the curriculum for the professional development activities, designing for the various audiences that will be supported by the program.Create an advising approach to support program participants throughout their tenure in the program.Ensure programmatic alignment and partnership across HHMI's programs, including the Gilliam Fellowship, Hanna H. Gray Fellowship, and Cultural Innovations teams.Develop positive relationships with key partners, including lab heads, lab staff, and other support staff to address programmatic issues as they arise.Support to the growth strategy for the program and for the Equity-Centered Partnerships portfolio, including forecasting new or emerging populations that could benefit from the program and leveraging relationships as opportunities to co-design and co-create with institutional partners to expand access to inclusive research training environments within the biomedical sciences.Evaluate the effectiveness of the program.Travel occasionally to potential research sites for lab engagement, conferences and other convenings for recruitment, and additional activities as needed.

　　What you bring:

　　Ph.D. degree or equivalent degree in STEM, preferably in a natural science.Experience with instruction and conducting research, preferably in biomedical or life sciences as a faculty member.Experience mentoring research trainees, particularly those early in their training phase such as undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and/or graduate students and from backgrounds historically underrepresented in scientific research settings.Experience supporting or leading efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.Experience with developing or administering research training opportunities.Ability to interact constructively and productively with a wide range of people in various settings and career stages including others at HHMI, faculty/lab heads, and early-stage trainees.Strong organizational, quantitative, and analytical skills.

　　Application Instructions

　　As part of your application, please submit:

　　1. A cover letter (3 pages maximum) that summarizes your thoughts and experiences relevant to this position, including but not limited to:

　　experience and approach to mentoring science trainees, particularly those from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in scientific research settings;experience working with faculty and lab heads in support of student training; views and experiences related to improving the scientific research training culture and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in scientific research training; and,how your experiences prepare you for success in this position.

　　2. A CV or resume that highlights your relevant professional experiences for this position and supports the cover letter (3 pages maximum)

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Remaining in a normal 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; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

　　Persons with disabilities may 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 Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

　　Compensation Range

　　$102,556.00 (minimum) - $128,195.00 (midpoint) - $166,653.50 (maximum)

　　Pay Type:

　　Annual

　　HHMI'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.

　　HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer