"Alerted.org

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Scientific Writer to work Remotely.

CORE JOB SUMMARY The Scientific Writer analyzes scientific data and translates complex scientific concepts, written or oral, within a variety of fields into prose appropriate to the level of understanding of the target audience. This job also assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with the development and/or completion of scientific documents, which include the creation, formatting, proofreading, editing and finalization of scientific documents

CORE JOB FUNCTION:

1. Creates, implements, and maintains competitive application templates for grant proposals

2. Responsible for formatting, substantive copy and scientific editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents as required and requested

3. Ensures the readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance to applicable submissions requirements

4. Reviews and ensures document language is scientifically/medically correct, responsive to the document requirements, consistent, and justifiable; notifies appropriate PI or leader and suggestion alternative language, as required.

5.Communicates (telephone, email, meetings) with principal investigator and key senior leadership authors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and clarity of documents; meets both internal and sponsor submission deadlines.

6. Responsible for editing all extramurally funded proposals for grammar, readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance with all applicable requirements.

7. Works closely with presenters in the development of scientific presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to length and time allowed for presentation.

8. Ensures that documents conform with all applicable regulations, current guidelines, and policies; inform appropriate PI or director as required and suggest appropriate correction

9. Obtains and maintains the documentation for any required copyright transfers, conflict of interest statements, or other publisher-specific requirements.

10. Tracks progress and responds to publication queries, as appropriate

11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

+ Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data

+ Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

+ Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

+ Commitment to the University’s core values.

+ Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

#LI-YC1

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H10