Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students with input – at the levels of both science and writing – that will enhance the success of their grant applications and research articles.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Grant proposal editing: Provides comprehensive editing – at the levels of scientific content, clarity of writing, grammar and highlighting of significance – of grant proposals written by faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, in the Division. This includes biosketches and related aspects of grants.
• Editing of journal articles and research abstracts: Provides comprehensive editing of research abstracts and articles written for publication by faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, in the Division.
• Editing of other documents: Assists faculty members and postdoctoral fellows in the Division with editing of book chapters, correspondence, course materials, scientific posters, brochures and other documents.
• Teaching courses on scientific writing: teaches graduate students, fellows and research technicians in the department how to develop and write research manuscripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent editorial skills.
• Experience with basic science research required, knowledge of clinical research required.
• Excellent ability to critically evaluate research in many sub-specialties in the appropriate scientific discipline.
• Excellent ability to provide scientific criticism of grant proposals and research manuscripts.
• Ability to remain knowledgeable, via reading research articles and attending seminars, of the current states of fields in which members of the department conduct research.
• Ability to stay abreast of changes in the scientific review system at granting agencies.
• Applicant should have significant experience with word processing, spreadsheets and graphics and the applicant must have database and Internet experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Applicant must be able to work independently and manage multiple assignments with various levels of priority.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific discipline.

Grade
G11

Salary Range
$50,500.00 - $86,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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