Scientific Writer
Applications for this vacancy closed on 13 October 2023 at 12:00PM
The Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health is seeking to appoint a
Scientific Writer to join Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth’s team at the
University of Oxford.
You will be responsible for the advising and the assisting with writing,
preparation, proofreading and submission of manuscripts and also with the
preparation, editing and proofreading of abstracts, letters, presentations and
any other science communication required. You will monitor funder’s scientific
reporting requirements and help compile documentation and narrative reports as
required. Other responsibilities will include working proactively to identify,
plan and coordinate press work for media-relevant activities in the
department, in liaison with the University’s Public Affairs Directorate and
provide expert advice, coaching and presentations on science writing skills to
consortium’s researchers and collaborators.
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or equivalent) in life, medical or
quantitative sciences and an understanding of infectious diseases or a closely
related topic, together with substantial and sustained experience of research-
focused scientific writing and editing, with an in-depth understanding of
scientific publication processes. You will have the ability to contribute to
writing and editing scientific manuscripts and major grant applications and
excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate
within a complex team with geographically dispersed staff and with a variety
of audiences across different cultural backgrounds.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered part time (minimum of 22.5h / 0.60FTE) on a fixed
term contract until 31 October 2024 and is funded by the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 13 October 2023 will be
considered. Please quote **167101** on all correspondence.
Scientific Writer to join Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth’s team at the
University of Oxford.
You will be responsible for the advising and the assisting with writing,
preparation, proofreading and submission of manuscripts and also with the
preparation, editing and proofreading of abstracts, letters, presentations and
any other science communication required. You will monitor funder’s scientific
reporting requirements and help compile documentation and narrative reports as
required. Other responsibilities will include working proactively to identify,
plan and coordinate press work for media-relevant activities in the
department, in liaison with the University’s Public Affairs Directorate and
provide expert advice, coaching and presentations on science writing skills to
consortium’s researchers and collaborators.
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or equivalent) in life, medical or
quantitative sciences and an understanding of infectious diseases or a closely
related topic, together with substantial and sustained experience of research-
focused scientific writing and editing, with an in-depth understanding of
scientific publication processes. You will have the ability to contribute to
writing and editing scientific manuscripts and major grant applications and
excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate
within a complex team with geographically dispersed staff and with a variety
of audiences across different cultural backgrounds.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered part time (minimum of 22.5h / 0.60FTE) on a fixed
term contract until 31 October 2024 and is funded by the Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 13 October 2023 will be
considered. Please quote **167101** on all correspondence.
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The Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health is seeking to appoint a
Scientific Writer to join Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth’s team at the University of Oxford. You will be responsible for the advising and the assisting with writing, preparation, proofreading and submission of manuscripts and also with the preparation, editing and proofreading of abstracts, letters, presentations and any other science communication required. You will monitor funder’s scientific reporting requirements and help compile documentation and narrative reports as required. Other responsibilities will include working proactively to identify, plan and coordinate press work for media-relevant activities in the department, in liaison with ... The Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health is seeking to appoint a Scientific Writer to join Professor Deirdre Hollingsworth’s team at the University of Oxford. You will be responsible for the advising and the assisting with writing, preparation, proofreading and submission of manuscripts and also with the preparation, editing and proofreading of abstracts, letters, presentations and any other science communication required. You will monitor funder’s scientific reporting requirements and help compile documentation and narrative reports as required. Other responsibilities will include working proactively to identify, plan and coordinate press work for media-relevant activities in the department, in liaison ... |
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