VCU School of Nursing · 20 hours ago
Scientific Writer
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$36/hr - $36/hrVCU School of Nursing is seeking a Scientific Writer to support faculty and students in research development and grant writing. The role involves preparing grant proposals, editing manuscripts, and collaborating on data analysis to enhance the research output of the School of Nursing.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with preparing high-quality grant proposals to diverse funding agencies (e.g., federal agencies, foundations), including drafting and editing main documents and supplementary materials
Assist with preparing data-driven study reports
Assist with manuscript preparation, submissions, and revisions with thoughtful responses to reviewers
Collaborate with SON data team and assist with basic data analyses for scientific reports, publications, and grant applications
Handle confidential research data with highest level of integrity
Assist with diverse aspects of scholarly activities, ranging from identifying relevant funding opportunities to assisting faculty with IRB submissions
Assists with Office of Research activities for the Internal Grants Program, PREP group, and other similar resources that support faculty and student scholarship
Attend School of Nursing monthly Research Council meetings and/or other research-related meetings as requested
Maintain required trainings relating to research/ scholarship (e.g., CITI, relevant VCU required trainings)
Uphold VCU and School of Nursing policies and procedures and help faculty and students to do so
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a scientific or healthcare field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in research areas that complement the areas of emphasis within the School of Nursing (https://nursing.vcu.edu/research/faculty-research-and-scholarship-interests/)
Demonstrated experience in writing scientific grant proposals to external funding agencies (e.g., federal, foundations)
Demonstrated experience and competency with technical, scientific, or medical writing, including grant applications and scientific publications and research conference presentations
Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) and data collection technologies (e.g., REDCap)
Excellent judgment and discretion regarding confidential information
Experience serving as a peer-reviewer of research (e.g., peer-reviewed journal reviewer, conference abstract reviewer, grant review committee)
Excellent organization, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Demonstrated commitment to the VCU School of Nursing's mission and vision
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred
PhD in a scientific or healthcare field
Success in achieving external grant funding as an individual or as part of a team
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing projects (e.g., gather timely information, write effectively and efficiently on deadline, secure appropriate approvals)
Experience working with interprofessional teams
Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting biobehavioral data, as evidenced by a history of data-based publications about biobehavioral research/ outcomes in areas that complement those within the School of Nursing
Company
VCU School of Nursing
VCU School of Nursing is more than an institution of learning—we are a community committed to excellence in nursing education and research.
Founded in 1893
51-200 employees
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