Research Development Strategist

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center we span all of the University of Floridas 16 colleges pulling together a world-class multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Research Development Strategist at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI) you will be responsible for providing high-quality and timely scientific writing support to UFHCI members faculty staff trainees and other relevant groups.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Collaborate with investigators and research administration staff to develop edit proofread and prepare complex grant proposals progress reports and other research documents ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and submission requirements.
• Provide scientific writing and editorial support for manuscripts publications standard operating procedures and research-related communications while maintaining consistency accuracy and adherence to journal and sponsor formatting standards.
• Maintain scientific productivity data by tracking publications updating faculty biosketches supporting research metrics reporting and assisting with documentation required for institutional and national reporting.
• Partner with faculty and leadership to develop scientific presentations posters and other materials that effectively communicate research accomplishments and support Cancer Institute initiatives.

This is a professional-level scientific writing and research administration position ideal for candidates with experience in scientific or medical writing grant proposal development research administration or biomedical research support. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$60000 - $70000

This is a TEAMS position and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits retirement options and paid leave.

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Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience supporting research scientific academic or healthcare-related projects through writing editing data analysis or project coordination.
• Experience preparing reviewing or managing complex documents while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent scientific technical and professional writing editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to work with data and document management systems.

Appropriate professional certification in professional writing pre-award administration or similar areas of practice (eg. through AMWA RACC etc.) is required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience with grant proposal development scientific manuscript preparation publication submission and research reporting.
• Direct research experience or training including familiarity with academic research methods sponsor requirements and the biomedical research environment.
• Experience analyzing scientific data managing document versions and supporting multidisciplinary research initiatives.

Qualities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Collaborative and resourceful with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with investigators leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Forward-thinking adaptable and committed to continuous improvement sound judgment and exceptional customer service.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information and sensitive research materials.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop edit and finalize complex scientific documents proposals and publications while ensuring compliance with sponsor and journal requirements.
• Strong quantitative analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience with reference management software Adobe Creative Suite graphics or publishing software databases or web-based research tools.
• Proven project management meeting facilitation and collaboration skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion across multiple stakeholders.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three ProfessionalReferences

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.