Working title:

Scientific Writer

Official title:

SR EDITOR(R92BN) or EDITOR(R92DN) or ASSOC EDITOR(R92FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelors degree in Journalism, English, or Communications required

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum of one to three years relevant professional experience in communications or related field. The successful candidate must have demonstrated writing, grammar, proofreading and editing skills. The ability to comprehend and interpret medical, research and statistical subject matter is required. Knowledge of federal, state, and university grant regulations highly desirable. Must be able to work efficiently and accurately with multiple faculty and staff of all levels. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Principal duties:

The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is a new, multidisciplinary research institute serving clinical and translational researchers at the UW, Marshfield Clinic, and various research networks state wide. The ICTR Scientific Writer will provide scientific writing and editing support for over 500 ICTR research investigators and scholars. This individual will interact with investigators to develop scientific results and grant concepts into draft documents for review, revision, and final product for submission. In addition s/he will produce, prepare and distribute written material in support and promotion of the ICTR. Specific duties include:

Guide investigators and scholars in framing scientific discussion in papers; provide instruction in important elements in writing to better articulate specific objectives for proposals.

Provide editorial analysis of manuscript submissions for conformity to journal requirements for technical language.

Conduct training sessions on abstract writing and grant preparation for junior investigators.

Attend mock study sections; aid student scholars and junior investigators in appropriately modifying grant applications based on constructive criticisms.

Collaborate in preparing grant applications and papers following upon the scientific discoveries of junior investigators; assist investigators in grant development to ensure compliance with all IRB, safety, University, and ethical requirements.

Independently write, edit, design and produce internal promotional and informational materials and documents

Content development and writing for all marketing and communication pieces to support ICTR's efforts in member recruitment, engagement, retention, and service delivery

Creatively identify, pursue, and develop other communication needs to build recognition and quality of ICTR and its programs

Assist and collaborate with other editorial staff to meet ICTR objectives and deadlines.

As needed, provide editorial and writing support for ICTR annual progress report and grant renewal submissions.

Please send cover letter, resume and three work samples.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: AUGUST 01, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59616 to