The new interim director for NASA TRI (Translational Research Institute through the Baylor College of Medicine) is a powerful woman, great person, and has worked for some time with some other OBs here on the board.
She just put up a job posting, but due to some of the requirements of the posting she's worried that the right candidates won't see it.
I'll put the link and the job posting below, but I want to make sure that OB sees it. A few things:
1. This is a position for someone who wants to do incredibly innovative work, is politically astute (there will be dragons that need slaying everywhere), and is very bright. You've got to love problem solving in a dynamic environment and feed off of the stuff that is thrown at you. More than that, if you apply into this you need to be willing to do UT (or whomever your alma mater is) proud. This is a position that needs great people, not just people looking to phone it in.
This is a chance to touch history with your work. "We are seeking a visionary Candidate who will be responsible for all communications and outreach activities to help the Translational Research Institute (TRI) execute its mission of safeguarding health and performance of humans exploring deep space."
2. Here is her simple language version of the position: “Fantastic Opportunity: director level communications position open for immediate start--working with the space program at the intersection of academia/government/industry. Please disregard the official job title in the posting and read the qualifications and duties.”
3. More changes will be coming to the TRI. The vision for NASA TRI is exciting and while I can't say more than that, I can say that if you are looking to see what you're made of at a director level position that could be one hell of a ride, consider this. Or pass it on to only the people you would be most proud of endorsing.
There is at least one other OB I know who has worked closely with her (for much longer than me) but due to the need to keep a low profile on OB (and all social media) likely won't speak up in the thread. But I can attest that the caliber, character, and intelligence of people in and around this working group is all you could ask for.
POSTING: https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BCM&cws=1&rid=13385
Director of Administrative Operations
Posting Number: 289319JC
BCM Department: Center for Space Medicine
Subsection:
Location: BCM Main Campus, Houston
Salary Range:
Employment Duration: Full-time
Staff Job Category: Professional/Management
Description
We are seeking a visionary Candidate who will be responsible for all communications and outreach activities to help the Translational Research Institute (TRI) execute its mission of safeguarding health and performance of humans exploring deep space. TRI is charged with funding disruptive health and human performance approaches and technologies to reduce risks to humans on long-duration space missions, including NASA’s Deep Space Gateway. This position will be a key member of a small management team and responsible for developing and implementing effective communication campaigns that will attract partners, scientists, and trainees from the private, public, and government sectors both nationally and globally. This position will work with Institute scientists and trainees to distill highly technical content into memorable and actionable material suitable for a lay audience. This visionary and bold individual will craft the Institute’s public voice by developing compelling content and collaborating with the BCM Office of Communications to disseminate to media.
The BCM Center for Space Medicine (CSM) was established in 2008. The center's mission is to be a world academic leader in space biomedical research and education and to translate the advances in knowledge and technology to benefit life on Earth. The TRI was founded in 2016 and works in partnership with NASA’s Human Research Program through a Cooperative Agreement. TRI’s headquarters is located in the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute (TMCx). TRI is led by BCM with partners including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology. https://www.bcm.edu/centers/space-medicine/translational-research-institute
The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills with a background in digital and social platforms and brand development. This individual will have an understanding and/or a passion for space, science, technology, or health. This person must be an action-oriented, self-motivated leader who is highly independent, politically astute, and socially savvy.
Preferred: Content generation and editing ranging from photography, videography, editing, graphic design, Microsoft PowerPoint, and/or Desktop publishing.
She just put up a job posting, but due to some of the requirements of the posting she's worried that the right candidates won't see it.
I'll put the link and the job posting below, but I want to make sure that OB sees it. A few things:
1. This is a position for someone who wants to do incredibly innovative work, is politically astute (there will be dragons that need slaying everywhere), and is very bright. You've got to love problem solving in a dynamic environment and feed off of the stuff that is thrown at you. More than that, if you apply into this you need to be willing to do UT (or whomever your alma mater is) proud. This is a position that needs great people, not just people looking to phone it in.
This is a chance to touch history with your work. "We are seeking a visionary Candidate who will be responsible for all communications and outreach activities to help the Translational Research Institute (TRI) execute its mission of safeguarding health and performance of humans exploring deep space."
2. Here is her simple language version of the position: “Fantastic Opportunity: director level communications position open for immediate start--working with the space program at the intersection of academia/government/industry. Please disregard the official job title in the posting and read the qualifications and duties.”
3. More changes will be coming to the TRI. The vision for NASA TRI is exciting and while I can't say more than that, I can say that if you are looking to see what you're made of at a director level position that could be one hell of a ride, consider this. Or pass it on to only the people you would be most proud of endorsing.
There is at least one other OB I know who has worked closely with her (for much longer than me) but due to the need to keep a low profile on OB (and all social media) likely won't speak up in the thread. But I can attest that the caliber, character, and intelligence of people in and around this working group is all you could ask for.
POSTING: https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BCM&cws=1&rid=13385
Director of Administrative Operations
Posting Number: 289319JC
BCM Department: Center for Space Medicine
Subsection:
Location: BCM Main Campus, Houston
Salary Range:
Employment Duration: Full-time
Staff Job Category: Professional/Management
Description
We are seeking a visionary Candidate who will be responsible for all communications and outreach activities to help the Translational Research Institute (TRI) execute its mission of safeguarding health and performance of humans exploring deep space. TRI is charged with funding disruptive health and human performance approaches and technologies to reduce risks to humans on long-duration space missions, including NASA’s Deep Space Gateway. This position will be a key member of a small management team and responsible for developing and implementing effective communication campaigns that will attract partners, scientists, and trainees from the private, public, and government sectors both nationally and globally. This position will work with Institute scientists and trainees to distill highly technical content into memorable and actionable material suitable for a lay audience. This visionary and bold individual will craft the Institute’s public voice by developing compelling content and collaborating with the BCM Office of Communications to disseminate to media.
The BCM Center for Space Medicine (CSM) was established in 2008. The center's mission is to be a world academic leader in space biomedical research and education and to translate the advances in knowledge and technology to benefit life on Earth. The TRI was founded in 2016 and works in partnership with NASA’s Human Research Program through a Cooperative Agreement. TRI’s headquarters is located in the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute (TMCx). TRI is led by BCM with partners including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology. https://www.bcm.edu/centers/space-medicine/translational-research-institute
The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills with a background in digital and social platforms and brand development. This individual will have an understanding and/or a passion for space, science, technology, or health. This person must be an action-oriented, self-motivated leader who is highly independent, politically astute, and socially savvy.
- Craft and implement strategies for all outreach, communications, and education campaigns nationally and globally.
- Advise on improvements for internal team workflow communications strategies and tools.
- Lead production and authoring of rich content for digital properties, social media, print and presentations.
- Develop collateral materials using BCM best practices guidelines.
- Work with the Head of Information Technology at the TRI to develop an online community open to hundreds of external users including our trainees.
- Coordinate with the BCM Office of Communications for press opportunities related to the TRI activities.
- Translate technical and scientific data into well-crafted stories and content for the website and presentations, providing an accessible story for government, Fortune 500 executives, or the general public.
- Work with BCM Web Development and external vendors on the Institute website and generate content on a regular basis to keep it fresh.
- Serve as a representative of the TRI in external settings and public events.
- Stay abreast of various space, health, and technology events and topics and look for opportunities for cross promotion.
- Attend and help coordinate networking events or conferences as needed.
- Recommend, evaluate, select, and manage all outside vendors.
- Help develop content for Institute reports or presentations.
- Track TRI trainee progress and accomplishments.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related fields.
- At least seven years of experience working in communications, marketing or related fields.
Preferred: Content generation and editing ranging from photography, videography, editing, graphic design, Microsoft PowerPoint, and/or Desktop publishing.
