Science Writer
Science Writer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
PhD or equivalent in field of science Demonstrated professional experience in grant writing journalism copyediting or other related field
Minimum of two professional letters of reference
Able to establish priorities to ensure that work from various sources is on in the sequence necessary to meet established deadlines
Able to answer questions/solve problems in a timely effective manner Proficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Google Docs
Proficient in Adobe CS4 or higher design and production applications (e.g. Photoshop Illustrator)
Able to handle concurrent responsibilities and projects and thrive in an environment of rapid change minimal structure and high expectations Strong interpersonal and partnering skills.
Teamfocused and collaborative work style with a high level of professionalism.
Selfdirected proactive highly motivated and results oriented.
Excellent customer service verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization and with the client base.
Reporting to Dr. Ramnik Xavier Director of the Center for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (CSIBD) at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard the Science Writer will lead efforts in compiling copyediting writing proofreading and formatting scientific content for program development scientific manuscripts and visual presentations intended to support the clinical and research goals of the Center.
The Science Writer position requires a doctorate in a scientific field as well as a broad base of skills in project management copy writing and editing and multimedia content production.
Proficiency with graphic design software (preferably Adobe Illustrator) and a publication record in scientific journals are also required.
Writing editing proofreading and formatting of scientific content for scientific manuscripts grant applications and progress reports
Preparing PowerPoint slides for presentations at scientific conferences and leadership meetings Preparing scientific illustrations; assembling and organizing data into figures for scientific presentations publications and grant applications
Assisting CSIBD investigators with the compilation review and management of information pertaining to descriptions of facilities and resources available to investigators research progress reports biographical sketches and other written materials required to support Center activities
Managing scientific communications with Center collaborators summarizing action items and managing data from collaborations
Corresponding with editors and professional staff of scientific journals to ensure manuscript submission requirements are met and submissions for publication are complete
Employment Type
Full-Time
