Forest Genomics Data Coordinator — 2-Year Term (Edmonton)

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BFF-AFIRMS at North Campus, Edmonton, is seeking a Data Coordinator for a 2-year term to help build data infrastructure and governance for a cross-institution forest genomics initiative.

You will curate genomic and phenotypic data, design and test a relational database, and optimize data flows to support tree-improvement decision making while collaborating with researchers and partners.

Qualifications

• Understanding of data collection and management in genetics/genomics and scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Support development of data/computing infrastructure and decision-making workflow.
• Improve data flow across disciplines for tree-improvement decision-making, and facilitate communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Genomics data

Relational DBs

Data governance

Cross-functional collab

SQL

Tools

SQL

Job description

BFF-AFIRMS at North Campus, Edmonton, is seeking a Data Coordinator for a 2-year term to help build data infrastructure and governance for a cross-institution forest genomics initiative.

You will curate genomic and phenotypic data, design and test a relational database, and optimize data flows to support tree-improvement decision making while collaborating with researchers and partners.