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
$52,000.00 - $88,800.00 / 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

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/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.