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Science Writer
Ragon Institute The Ragon Institute is a highly unique, innovative, and collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical science. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and H... arvard, the Ragon vision is a bold one: to harness the power of the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale. This vision is pursued and advanced every day by a group of highly motivated individuals. The Ragon Institute, at every level, depends upon collaboration, compassion, dedication, and innovation. It is a results-oriented organization that seeks people who not only embrace these values but who thrive in teams and want to work in a dynamic environment.
The Ragon Institute seek a highly motivated Scientific Writer, who will join a dynamic organization at the forefront of immunology to assist in the coordination, writing, and editing of grant applications and scientific articles. The successful candidate must be able to process complex information and communicate ideas in a clear and concise manner. They should be capable of delivering high-quality work while maintaining specific timelines and meeting deadlines.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity for scientific growth with access to cutting-edge facilities and a terrific work environment. The successful candidate will work closely with PIs at the Ragon Institute and beyond.
Science/AAAS Science has an exciting opportunity for an Associate News Editor to join our news department. The news team covers research, policy, and science-in-society for a readership of sci... entists and interested non-specialists. Working in a fast-paced but collegial environment, the Associate News Editor will edit stories for the daily news site as well as report and write stories for online and the weekly magazine. What You’ll Do - Work with the Online News Editor to assign and edit news stories for Science’s news site - When the Online News Editor is on vacation or reporting and writing stories, oversee online site, plan coverage, and enlist editing help from other editors - Write research and policy stories for print and online - Help select and manage interns and recruit new freelance writers What We’re Looking For - 3 years experience in science journalism - 2 years experience as an editor - Familiarity with science and science policy - Ability to edit fast, well, and accurately - Ability to write clearly, conversationally, and compellingly - A keen sense of news - People skills; editing at Science involves extensive collaboration with reporters, art staff, and copyeditors If you don’t have the exact qualifications described above but think your skills and experience make you a strong candidate, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Link:https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/JobBoard/07f12c2c-f20e-42f2-b442-dbab6fe420be/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9c80627f-f679-43ae-bc82-cd913d14a74bqSee More >>
Editor in Chief, Pitt Magazine
University of Pittsburgh This is a chance to work with a great team, editing the flagship magazine for a large research university. Come find me (Patrick Monahan) or message me here if you want to chat ab... out the position or grab a copy of the magazine. You might also have to endure me extolling the virtues of Pittsburgh.
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The Editor in Chief is responsible for the University of Pittsburgh's flagship magazine, Pitt Magazine. While traditionally serving a target audience of alumni, the magazine also serves as an important communications vehicle for faculty, staff and key stakeholders. This experienced editor will oversee the magazine's editorial process from conception to publication with the highest standards of accuracy and quality, be a collaborative leader of the magazine's staff, and build strong relationships within University Communications and Marketing (UCM) as well as University partners and external vendors.
McAllister & Quinn McAllister & Quinn, a premier federal grants consulting and government relations firm based in Washington DC, is looking for freelance grant consultants to join our network. O... ur grants consultant network primarily assists with the proposal development and grant writing process. Our network consists of more than 400 grant consultants who serve as writers, reviewers, editors, coaches, trainers, and subject-matter experts. Our grant consultants and subject matter experts assist clients by writing, reviewing, and editing proposals, coaching and mentoring faculty, or by coordinating and writing large institutional grants.
Our clients consist of small universities, hospitals, nonprofits, industry clients, and large research universities. Our clients are primarily seeking funding from the NSF, NIH, HRSA, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and the Department of Education.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Office of Marketing & Communications in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Research Communications Editor. This position is responsible for proacti... vely identifying opportunities to tell Grainger Engineering research stories that align with college goals and have the potential to elevate the college reputation. This position researches, writes and edits scientific and research-related communications, publications, press releases, news and feature stories and materials for print and web. Paramount in this position is proactively building strong relationships with faculty researchers across the college, as well as collaborating with our cross-functional marcom team including marketers, creatives, and project managers to deliver successful outcomes.
Link:https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12358?c=illinois&referralToken=MX8lYTz4-EapwaM-jNL-bASee More >>
Communications Manager
University of Illinois The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub was awarded $51M in implementation funding in July 2024. This federally-funded program has a goal of bec... oming a global leader in biomanufacturing and precision fermentation over the next decade. The economic development mission of the Hub is an exciting opportunity to engage with partners across the Central Illinois region and the state.
iFAB is led by the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL) in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. IBRL serves as the home for the Office of Regional Innovation for iFAB and the goals of both organizations will be aligned.
We are seeking a dynamic addition to the iFAB team with responsibilities in communicating iFAB and IBRL’s mission and successes. The Communications Manager will be responsible for creating and executing strategic communications to support the advancement of the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) and Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL).
