Job Title:Project Manager for Student Biological Data Competition

Job Number: 102795

Location: San Francisco,US

Job Description

Company Description

First Approval is a US‑based company developing innovative infrastructure for publishing, sharing, and collaborating on scientific data. Its repository enables researchers to publish high‑quality, well‑annotated datasets, primarily in the fields of biology, biotechnology, and biomedicine. The platform promotes the principles of Open Science and Open Data, supports reproducibility in research. It also offers incentives for authors to share their datasets, fostering collaboration and accelerating scientific progress.

About the Role

We’re organizing the Student Biological Data Competition — an international contest for university students focused on scientific datasets and promoting open science and open data. Learn more: firstapproval.io/contest

The competition is already underway, and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help ensure everything runs smoothly and to contribute to its success.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the organizing team
• Communicate with jury members
• Reach out to universities and invite students to join
• Answer participant questions and guide them through the process
• Help spread the word via email campaigns, social media, and other channels

You won’t be doing it all alone — but you’ll be at the heart of the project.

Timeline

• Short-term role: mid‑August to mid‑November 2025.
• Potential for future collaboration on other exciting projects if this goes well.

Job Type

• Remote (worldwide)
• Open to both full‑time and part‑time arrangements
• Compensation depends on time commitment and experience

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong English communication skills (you’ll be writing a lot!)
• Experience managing projects and writing professional emails
• Background in education or academia, especially in science
• Bonus: experience with email campaigns or outreach
• Biology background is a plus, but not required

How to Apply

• Send your resume to [Please click the Apply button for the link or email] with the subject line “Project Manager – Biological Data Competition.”

Application Deadline: 2025-08-31