Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Works with faculty on grant applications, providing scientific editing to help faculty and their research groups pursue research grant funding, write grant reports, and publish manuscripts. Prepares and edits scientific content, and analyze and summarize data and information essential to materials and reports needed by the Chair. This position is time-limited for up to two years.

Job Description

This position is time-limited for up to two years.

• Support faculty researchers by performing editing of scientific content of their grant proposals to improve clarity of writing and highlight to reviewers the significance of their proposals goals.
• Help faculty members develop and write responses to grant proposal reviews.
• Provide support for development and scientific editing of collaborative research proposals across departments and schools and with external collaborators.
• Help faculty with the mechanics of proposal submissions, i.e. formatting of the proposal, creating cover pages, enter pertinent information into web-interfaces.
• Write, edit, and illustrate material for reporting recent, ongoing, and future research, education, and practices in the Department of Physics. This includes updates to and reports for the Chair, faculty, and others (dean, external stakeholders, etc.) that require analysis and summarizing of relevant scientific information; Collaborate with faculty and research personnel to write press releases and post to social media information on scientific discoveries to promote faculty research accomplishments (department website, Twitter, Facebook, external science sites).
• Scientific editing of science publications written by Physics faculty.
• Support the Chair by researching and analyzing scientific information; preparing drafts and editing of materials that are needed for Faculty Tenure/Promotion, Faculty searches/recruitment, Visiting faculty/named professorship nominations, Chairâ™s annual review of faculty activities, and nominations for internal and external faculty and staff awards.
• Provide support for faculty special projects and events (i.e., faculty-organized conferences, multi-institutional collaborations on teaching, professional development events, etc.); Provide support for science outreach efforts of faculty and lab personnel. 
• Research funding trends and identify funding opportunities in collaboration with faculty, with priority for new faculty and faculty with gaps in funding or exploring new areas of research.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Production Management, Journalism, Writing, Public Relations, And Other Major Project Management (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in generating web pages and editing Latex documents.
• Experience in an academic research institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy - Physics

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Journalism Or Technical Writing (5 Years)

Skills:

Active Listening, Adaptability, Content Creation, Creating Infographics, Creative Approaches, Creative Writing, Design Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Editing Process, Fast-Paced Environments, Illustrations, Informed Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Interview Techniques, Journalism, Oral Communications, Personal Development, Physics, Scientific Papers, Sound Judgment, Style Guide Creation, Task Management, Technical Writing, University Education, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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