Core Facility Research Prof

Education Required

• B.A. and 5–7 years of experience in an area within the biomedical sciences or a related field; a major in science and an advanced degree in a biomedical field are preferred. Applicants with an advanced degree in the sciences or writing are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in technical writing or editing of research proposals and manuscripts, preferably in an area within the biomedical sciences or a related field.
• Working knowledge of requirements of funding agencies (in particular, of the National Institutes of Health)
• Experience writing and/or editing manuscripts for journals covering the biomedical sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Highly desired qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility in working style to match the needs of clients submitting proposals, and a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.
• The ability to develop working relationships with campus faculty and staff and to collaborate with research development professionals in other units.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask and work on short deadlines.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word (including editing functions), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with graphics software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator or BioRender).
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience developing, organizing, and teaching courses in scientific writing and grantsmanship.

If interviewed, the candidate may be asked to complete an editing exercise.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

·       Resume

·       Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact stacy-pruter@uiowa.edu

Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.