Science Research Writer - Department of Developmental Neurobiology

Location

Memphis, TN

Department

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

JR7797

Are you passionate about translating groundbreaking science into compelling stories that inform, inspire, and drive impact?

The Science Research Writer (SRW) for the Department of Developmental Neurobiology serves as a Science Communications Specialist. The SRW reports directly to the Administrative Director, also part of that team. The SRW shares with mainly with internal audiences how DNB contributes to St. Jude’s mission to find cures and save lives in ways that reflect our leadership culture, collaborative values, and scientific impact.

This communication may take any form (written articles, marketing materials, videos, infographics, etc.) and may be delivered through a variety of outlets (website, presentations, journal articles, etc.). The SRW also pitches stories and nominates department publications for press releases to St. Jude’s Strategic Communications, Education and Outreach (SCEO). All external-facing projects will be collaborations between DNB and SCEO.

Relocation is required for candidates residing outside of the Memphis area. Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator, trusted advisor, and skilled storyteller with a strong scientific background. They thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy coaching researchers, and have a proven ability to translate complex science into meaningful narratives that advance institutional goals and amplify scientific impact.

Join us in helping share the discoveries that advance the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Planning. Works with the Chair and Leadership Team to develop a strategic science communication plan that aligns with St. Jude’s guidelines
• Editorial Management. Serves as the editorial manager and liaison with SCEO for department-level science communication projects
• Support Services. Provides DNB faculty, staff, and students with writing, editing, and other science communication services
• Researcher Training. Trains researchers on the best practices of science communication, including impactful presentations and plain-language writing

Job Responsibilities
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• Develop and execute a comprehensive science communication strategy aligned with departmental and institutional goals
• Serve as the lead writer, editor, and communications advisor for DNB leadership
• Create and manage a wide range of content, including newsletters, websites, intranet content, social media, executive communications, presentations, annual reports, videos, and infographics
• Translate complex scientific discoveries into clear, compelling content for researchers, donors, collaborators, and public audiences
• Partner with St. Jude communications teams to support media opportunities, award nominations, and external storytelling efforts
• Design and deliver training programs that build faculty, staff, and trainee skills in scientific storytelling, plain-language writing, visual communication, and presentations
• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
• Support editorial and publication activities as directed, including review and editing of manuscripts for scientific journals, grant applications, and other scientific documents, and production of institutional publications, such as the annual Scientific Report.
• Provide advice to authors (e.g., faculty, staff, fellows, and students) about effective approach, presentation, and publication/submission strategies.
• Track and report progress on editorial projects.
• Support development and…