Scientific Writer; Instructor-Senior Instructor

Position: Scientific Writer (Instructor-Senior Instructor)
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Biomedical Informatics and Ophthalmology

Job Title:

Scientific Writer (Instructor-Senior Instructor)

Position # :

- Requisition #:38694

Job Summary:

The Research Development Professional (Scientific Writer) in the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) and Department of Ophthalmology's Division of Artificial Medical Intelligence in Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is crucial to communicating proposed and/or completed research (e.g., grant proposals, manuscripts) to the scientific community. Research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and health can be complex to communicate.

The Scientific Writer will guide and mentor faculty, staff, and trainees to convey their research and its importance clearly and effectively to a variety of scientific audiences. The Scientific Writer will collaborate with principal investigators (PIs) to communicate their research through grant proposals, manuscripts, and other scientific and medical documents. The research development process includes assisting faculty to outline, revise, and develop grant proposals;

crafting and refining specific aims; and responding to critiques from peer review. The Scientific Writer provides specialized support and consultation in the preparation of research grant proposals within the departments as needed. In some instances, the Research Development Professional may structure and write critical elements to convey the work performed within the departments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work with investigators within the Department of Biomedical Informatics and Division of Artificial Medical Intelligence in Ophthalmology to develop, write, and revise basic, translational, and clinical research grant proposals for NIH, NSF, DOD, foundations, and other funding agencies.

* Provide constructive feedback to investigators to improve clarity, logic, and persuasiveness of grant proposals.

* Advise investigators on best strategies to convey significance, impact, and innovation of their research plan and align with sponsor requirements.

* Consult with investigators in responding to critiques for grant proposal resubmissions and manuscript submissions.

* Maintain documents that describe the departments' capabilities to support grant applications.

* For program applications, work with department leadership to design a strategy to craft a responsive, impactful application and work with the application PIs to implement this strategy in the form of a proposal.

* Work with investigators to develop manuscripts and other scientific and medical documents as appropriate.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with investigators.

* Administer research community-building programs (e.g., Departmental Chalk Talks program) to facilitate PI feedback from faculty colleagues and outside investigators on upcoming submissions or ideas.

* Lead or co-lead workshops and trainings on key principles and strategy related to scientific and grant writing for department faculty and trainees.

* Maintain and share up-to-date information on funding opportunities and priorities, preferences and policies of primary funding sources (e.g., NIH).

* Clearly and effectively communicate sponsor requirements for NIH, NSF, DOD, and other funding sources.

* Provide and maintain up-to-date templates for departmental letters of support and other standard documents.

* Build and maintain trust and rapport with faculty and staff as a subject matter expert in scientific writing and related areas.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 day per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $757 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in…