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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 2 months ago

Graduate Assistant, Science Writer

University of Maryland College Park

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$35K/yr - $47K/yr

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary computing research institute that supports faculty and Ph.D. students. The graduate assistant science writer will write news and feature articles about UMIACS-supported research, requiring a strong background in writing about science or technology for a layman’s audience.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Write news and feature articles about UMIACS-supported research

Qualification

Science writingTechnical writingWriting samplesCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree

Eligible candidates will have a strong background in writing about science or technology, and/or explaining complex topics for a layman's audience

Include at least two writing samples with your application that demonstrate these skills, preferably one news article and one feature story

Required Application Materials: resume, cover letter, article samples

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law