The Gene School is seeking Expressions of Interest for co-leading an Asia-Pacific effort for improving the education and training of agricultural genomics researchers.
Genomics in agriculture is at a cross-roads with an ever-expanding reach and application, with new technologies coming online faster than necessary training for the community of scientists, industry, and the public. The Gene School is a financially sustainable, education-focused Australian charity regulated by the ACNC. Their mission is to create a community space for researchers, breeders, growers, and the public where we share knowledge about genomic technology and research.
They have completed a year of operations with an educational workshop in Bangkok where more than 70 international participants engaged in laboratory, bioinformatics, and soft-skill training in genomics.
With the start of the new decade, the Gene School has identified a need to create a broad executive committee of committed, enthusiastic scientists who are willing to put about 1 day a month into driving their 2020 Strategy.
The Gene School seeking PhD students and early to mid-career scientists (up to 15 years post-PhD) who can help lead any of the following areas:
· Organise online teaching materials
· Website and systems administration
· Liaison with community and speakers
· Liaison with venue organisers
· Finance (Australian)
· Social media and promotion
· Sponsorship and publicity
· Outreach to public, industry, and politicians
This is an ideal opportunity to develop leadership skills, track record, and network.
Please email info@thegeneschool.org before the 11th of February 2020 with:
1) A Linked-In profile link to and 2) an Expression of Interest (up to a 500 words) outlining:
– Which role are you most interested in and what – if any – prior experience you have?
– What motivates you to contribute to agricultural genomics education?
– In your opinion, which agricultural genomics topic is more urgent to deliver educational materials for?
Organised by Alexie Papanicolaou and Tom Jeffries
