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Working with the Dean's office and under administrative direction, writes, edits, and proofreads Research Documents for investigators. Assists with gathering, writing, and editing information to assist with grant applications, scientific manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, and for reports and other research related documents.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Biological Sciences, Nursing, English, Journalism, or Communications with four years' experience in a clinical, scientific or publishing environment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred. Relevant experience preferred.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates medical writing experience. Writing examples will be required at time of interview. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with faculty and other research staff Strong computer skills including working knowledge of web based forms High degree of independence and initiative Experience in grant and contracts administration or management preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- At an independent level, performs the functions of medical writing, editing and strategic thinking for the development of Research Documents (protocols, manuscripts, reports) for kidney research in clinical and population sciences.
- Gathers information, writes and/or edits grant applications, manuscripts, abstracts, reports, tables, slides, and posters. Assists investigators in the writing, preparing, and editing of Research Documents for various agencies, including federal, foundation and institutional. Must be able to assist investigators in the interpretation of the journal and/or funding agency’s requirements.
- During the protocol/manuscript development process, works with principal and co-investigators to establish/understand study objectives, outcome measures, and pertinent data collection elements. Interacts with study staff including programmers and biostatisticians to ensure that information is complete and accurate to meet objectives.
- Coordinates with other departments, divisions, research staff, and other individuals within the institution (e.g. the Institutional Review Board), as well as external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Provides updates to investigator(s)/study team regarding progress.
- Assists in the preparation of federally required reports regarding research activities and funding.
- Conducts qualitative analysis including consent, interviews, detailed documentation, coding and data entry.
- Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein including:
- Independently coordinate and facilitate internal and external reviews of documents to consolidate reviewers' comments to form appropriate revisions.
- Summarize relevant clinical research and scientific literature for projects and submit cited materials to research team.
- Gather the final form of documents and associated appendices, data displays, and confirm completeness and correctness of deliverables per instructions and guidelines in the required electronic or paper format.
- Prepare and submit manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific and professional journals and track progress.
- Prepare oral and written presentations and reports.
- Serve as an expert resource on the content and format of various submission documents.
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and minutes.
- Assist with other project-related duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Clean, comfortable, office environment.
- Can be remote (must live in the state of North Caroline) or hybrid.
