ASHG-NHGRI Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship

The Post-Baccalaureate Genomics Analyst Fellowship aims to provides fellows skills and experiences for understanding how genetics and genomics research is funded and managed and how to connect genetics and genomics to medicine and society. This is not a lab-based research fellowship.

The fellowship provides experiences working at either:

• the National Institutes of Health within the NHGRI’s Extramural Research Program

OR

• ASHG, a non-profit scientific professional organization

Duration of Fellowship: 2 years

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Bethesda, MD (NHGRI) or Rockville, MD (ASHG)

Compensation and Benefits: Annual $45,500 salary plus benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan matching; and a training/travel allowance.

Applicants must:

• Have earned (or will earn prior to the start of the fellowship) a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a biological science or a genomics/genetics-relevant field less than three years prior to the date they begin the fellowship and be eligible to work in the United States. (Current undergraduates may apply if they expect to complete their degree prior to the start of the fellowship)
• Have a demonstrated interest and/or experience in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, computational genomics and/or data science

Employment offers will be contingent upon a satisfactory federal background check.

Fellowship Overview: During the fellowship, fellows will be placed at either NHGRI or ASHG.

At NHGRI, fellows will carry out scientific project management duties in support of program directors in the NHGRI Extramural Research Program, which awards grants to academic and biotechnology communities to carry out basic and applied genomics research. Fellows will see first-hand how genetics/genomics research is funded and conducted, as well as how its findings are disseminated. Fellows will have the opportunity to directly interact with funded scientists and NHGRI senior leadership and will have broad exposure to the breadth of projects funded by NHGRI as well as genomics-related career paths.

At ASHG, fellows will support ASHG program directors, who oversee human genetics and genomics policy and advocacy; communications and public engagement; scientific, digital, and career development programs; and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. While Fellows at ASHG will be assigned to a primary program area based on their interests and organizational need, they will also be exposed to a wide variety of genomics-related career paths through collaborative opportunities across ASHG’s program areas and departments and will be behind the scenes of how the ASHG Annual Meeting comes together each year.

At both NHGRI and ASHG, fellows will be exposed to cutting-edge genomics research, build their professional networks and develop analysis and program management skills that will serve them in their future careers.

In addition to regular responsibilities, the fellows will participate in colloquia and professional development events designed for the broader Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Search, summarize, and analyze in detail scientific and programmatic information; use databases and spreadsheets to obtain and compile materials.
• Prepare and review tables, graphs, reports, presentation slides, and other materials.
• Organize, provide logistical support, and attend conference calls, scientific meetings, workshops, and other program activities.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes accurately; track action items and tasks; and ensure all aspects of the project are tracked and reported.
• Request information from and provide responses to program staff and/or principal investigators, and others on scientific and programmatic issues.
• Give regular progress reports to staff and stakeholders; maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel.
• Coordinate updates of programmatic websites.
• Collaborate with other contractors and ASHG or NHGRI staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation, and execution of new projects.
• Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analyses; evaluate procedures, policies, processes, and systems to improve efficiency.
• Represent ASHG and/or NHGRI at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of projects and collect information of value to project goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

ASHG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for disability and veteran status.  All eligible applicants may apply.   The Society is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of human genetics and genomics professionals, welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, and strongly encourages individuals to apply who:

• are from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the genetics and genomics fields;
• have a disability;
• are/were Pell Grant-eligible in college;
• are/were enrolled in Tribal Colleges and Universities, community colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs);
• identify as LGBTQ+;
• were disadvantaged by life circumstances that have negatively impacted their educational opportunities; and/or
• have a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and support for a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact fellowships@ashg.org.

ASHG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability and more