Forest Genomics Data Coordinator, Edmonton

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta in Edmonton hosts the BFF-AFIRMS data coordination role on a two-year term, based at North Campus and performed in person. The Data Coordinator will help build data and computing infrastructure to support forest genomics and tree improvement projects across the interdisciplinary team.

Key tasks include data curation and governance, managing large volumes of genomic and phenotypic data, and ensuring smooth data flow for decision-making and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with data curation and governance in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Ability to design, test and maintain a relational database for genomic and phenotypic data.
• Familiarity with tree improvement programs and forest genetics data.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of BFF-AFIRMS data/computing infrastructure and decision-making workflow.
• Design, test, and maintain a relational database managing genomic, phenotypic, climate and site information.
• Optimize data flow across disciplines to support tree improvement decision-making and facilitate communication with end-users and stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance

Data curation

Relational databases

Genomics data familiarity

Data workflow optimization

Job description

The University of Alberta in Edmonton hosts the BFF-AFIRMS data coordination role on a two-year term, based at North Campus and performed in person. The Data Coordinator will help build data and computing infrastructure to support forest genomics and tree improvement projects across the interdisciplinary team.

Key tasks include data curation and governance, managing large volumes of genomic and phenotypic data, and ensuring smooth data flow for decision-making and stakeholder communication.