Science Research Writer - Department of Developmental Neurobiology
Core
Science Communications Specialist supporting the Department of Developmental Neurobiology by creating written articles, marketing materials, videos, and infographics for internal and external audiences.
Role type
Senior Science Research Writer / Science Communications Specialist
Builds
Department-level science communication plans, institutional publications (e.g., Scientific Report), journal articles, grant applications, and press releases.
Domain
Life Sciences / Developmental Neurobiology
Required skills
Strategic science communication planning, editorial management, plain-language writing, researcher training, manuscript review and editing, grant application construction, NIH grant writing, scientific data display, publication ethics, SharePoint management, social media management
Preferred skills
PhD in life sciences, ELS (Editor in the Life Sciences) certification, 5+ years in journalism or public information, experimental design, statistical principles
Technologies
SharePoint
Responsibilities
Develop strategic science communication plans, serve as editorial manager and liaison with Strategic Communications, provide writing and editing services to faculty and staff, train researchers on science communication best practices, review and edit manuscripts for journals and grants, produce institutional publications, advise authors on publication strategies, track editorial project progress, support educational seminars, participate in editorial organization meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
