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Job Req ID:  115408

Sr. Science Writer

The Research Development Team (RDT), is seeking two part time Sr. Science Writers to help faculty enhance their research competitiveness, catalyze new research and institutional collaboration, and design and implement strategic services for faculty and researchers seeking external funding at Johns Hopkins. These positions will develop, research and write materials related to large, collaborative grant submissions submitted through the Research Development Team. Both positions will report to the Director of Editorial Assistance Services Initiative (EASI).


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Communicate information of a highly complex nature in a clear, precise, and compelling way; write technical information in a way that a non-technical person can understand it.
  • Proof, standardize, and edit proposal sections written by peers and other writers on the proposal team to ensure they reflect the language of the proposal.
  • Ensure final written sections match sponsor requirements.
  • Writes assignments for various parts of proposals as assigned by the Director of EASI.
  • Conduct requested research projects for the office as assigned.
  • Monitor and analyze developments and major issues in higher education to ensure they are shared with faculty as appropriate.
  • Develop and sustain contacts with university leadership, faculty, staff, and other constituents.
  • May participate in kick off meetings for RFPs.
  • Collaborates with Subject Matter Expert (SMEs) technical teams to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be created for proposal development.
  • On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and quality of service.
  • Work on special projects for the Director or Vice Provost as requested.
  • May direct the activities of other support staff.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in related technical/scientific field. Must possess in-depth subject matter knowledge.
  • One-year related experience. Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Excellent research, analytical and storytelling skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of grammar usage and editorial style guidelines.
  • Experience with EndNote and RefWorks.
  • Ability to synthesize and analyze information quickly.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while balancing competing priorities and managing multiple assignments.
  • Self-starter attitude while working collaboratively in a team.
  • Ability to be flexible and self-motivated in order to deliver high quality work product in multiple communications mediums.
  • Proven research, writing, and communication skills.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Science Writer 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: During Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm; 19 hours 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Vice Provost Research Office of  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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