Senior Scientific Editor (Pedi Surgery) (Finance)
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule!
Position Summary:
Provides high-level substantive and developmental editorial and writing services at an advanced level for all phases of the preparation and issuance of scientific and research related materials with heavy emphasis on funding opportunities.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Performs extensive editing and/or rewriting for scientific/research related documentation such as grant/funding proposals and renewals/extensions, contracts, scientific manuscripts, and/or other related materials ensuring compliance with necessary standards.
2. Provides high-level editorial and writing assistance with internal and external publications and documents. Provides major reorganization/reconstruction of documents and/or extensive rewriting to enhance logical presentation, coherence and clarity.
3. Delivers writing education and research assistance related to scientific publishing, including mini-courses, presentations, workshops and consultations. Assists with identifying students in need of research and writing skills training, if applicable.
4. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Science or related field
Minimum Experience:
Seven (7) years of professional writing/editing science related grants, publications, etc. with at least two (2) years of administrative responsibility preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
