Career Opportunities: Sr. Science Writer (115408)

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.

• 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.

• 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