[open-science] [JOB-OPP] [X-POST] Outreach Scientist Opportunity at Code Ocean

[April Clyburne-Sherin]

*Job Title: Outreach Scientist (FTE)*


The Code Ocean team is on a mission to make research code and data easily
shareable, reusable, reproducible, and preserved. We are building a
*cloud-based,
open access, interoperable platform* that enables researchers to publish
their code to advance the reproducibility of their research.


*Job responsibilities*:

Develop and maintain relationships with scientists.

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   Network with scientists at conferences, labs, and meetings to understand
   and address their reproducibility and research needs.
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   Showcase how to use Code Ocean as part of the broader toolset in the
   area of reproducibility.
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   Help define roles and profiles of locations, institutions, universities
   to plan and reproducibility outreach opportunities.


Act as a reproducibility liaison for computationally intensive research
disciplines.

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   Discuss computational reproducibility at events, community calls,
   sprints, and take lead on reproducibility conversations in the research
   community. Frame reproducibility conversations to resonate with diverse
   audiences.
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   Travel to universities and research organizations, both in the US and
   internationally, to further Code Ocean’s visibility and mission.


Disseminate & contribute to resources and guidance for reproducible
research in computationally intensive research disciplines.

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   Contribute to educational content including presentations for different
   research roles and topics.
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   Run reproducibility trainings including workshops and webinars.
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   Plan and coordinate presentations and seminars at institutions or
   scientific conferences.
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   Write scientific blog posts and content for Code Ocean’s website.


The Outreach Scientist will work closely with other Outreach Scientists and
report to April Clyburne-Sherin (Director of Scientific Outreach).

*Job qualifications*:

You should be adaptable, self-motivated, organized individuals who want to
advance computational reproducibility in research. You should be willing to
travel (~ 25% of time) and able to lead multiple tasks efficiently. The
preferred location for the role is in New York. If you live elsewhere, you
should be comfortable with a remote work environment.

Specific qualifications include:

Required:

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   Graduate-level research experience in a computationally-intensive
   discipline required.
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   Intermediate experience with multiple scientific languages such as R,
   Python, MATLAB, Julia or other scientific languages required.
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   Deep understanding of the principles of computational reproducibility
   required.
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   Experience in academic publishing as an author, peer reviewer, or editor
   required.
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   Excellent written and verbal science communication skills, including
   public speaking and presentation proficiency.
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   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with
   researchers.
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   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


Recommended:

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   Experience developing curriculum.
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   Experience training scientists.
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   PhD preferred but not required.


Code Ocean is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a great
team. *Applicants from groups underrepresented in science and technology
are strongly encouraged.* Code Ocean’s is dedicated to creating a work
environment that is rewarding and supportive to all employees no matter
their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability.

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to April at april at codeocean.com.
Thanks so much!
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