Scientific Writer/Editor

The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking to hire for the position of Scientific Writer/Editor. This position writes/edits professional medical or research documents, to include but not limited to grant proposals, contracts, and manuscripts. Provides direction in grant writing and report preparation to faculty and principal investigators.

Duties:

• Responsible for professional medical or research writing
• Assists in the writing of grant proposals, contracts, and manuscripts
• Reviews and edits grant applications, consent forms, research material, and protocol forms
• Assists with preparation of presentations, which may include preparing PowerPoint slides
• Maintains in a database information, to include but not limited to grant proposals, contracts, manuscripts, consent forms, research material, and protocol forms
• Participates in faculty workshops to provide direction in grant writing and report preparation
• Assists faculty with presenting information when transitioning to new areas of research or medicine
• Participates in postdoctoral training programs and the GPiBS graduate program to provide direction in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and data presentation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Education: Masters degree in a science field.

Experience: 24 months as a writer and or editor of grants, publications, manuscripts, and chapters.

Equivalent Substitution: Will accept a Bachelors degree in a science field plus 48 months experience as a writer and/or editor of grants, publications, manuscripts, and chapters 

Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge of journal and grant submission processes
• Communicates and collaborates with scientists and physicians
• Proficient in copy writing, editing, proofreading, and composition
• Interpersonal skills
• Organized and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to train other professionals on grant proposals, contracts, and manuscripts

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Must be able to communicate effectively. Sit for prolonged periods. Frequent keyboarding. Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.

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