Job Description

SCIENTIFIC WRITER/CONTENT DEVELOPER (LIFE SCIENCES)

LOCATION: Stanford, CA

CONTRACT LENGTH: 5 months (with possibility for extension)

Budget:  Target Rate:29.10 [30.00] USD (Hourly) Lowest Submitted Rate:0.00 [0.00] USD

Job Description:

Our Molecular Neurotology and Biotechnology Laboratory is looking for a Scientific Writer and Content Developer who will be responsible for advancing the laboratory’s sponsored research base and strategic objectives.

The Scientific Writer and Content Developer will also:

·       Participate in and oversee writing and execution of a broad spectrum of proposals, including large-scale interdisciplinary proposals;

·       Gather information about major research funding opportunities and provide critical analysis of funding opportunity announcements and requests for proposals;

·       Coordinate assigned tasks and manage proposal finalization and submission;

·       Manage the production of strategic position papers and research communications;

·       Assist with writing of papers and reports, and curating the laboratory’s web site.

Requirements

·       The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, and will have a Doctoral Degree (PhD degree, MD/PhD degree or a related degree) in Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, or related science and at least three years of demonstrated experience in proposal development and grant writing in a research and/or academic setting.

·       Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including ability to accurately translate technical or scholarly information into accessible and persuasive language are required.

·       A desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, translational research group working at the interface of neuroscience, electrophysiology, stem cell biology, and novel therapeutic development is required.

·       Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, where priorities change in response to external needs and opportunities is required.

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