Scientific Grant & Communications Writer - General Medicine

• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Bargaining Unit: n/a
• Job Type: Officer of Administration

Position Summary

The Center for Patient Safety Research, a collaboration between Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Weill Cornell Medicine, and NewYork-Presbyterian, develops and tests interventions to prevent medical errors and improve the quality and safety of care. Leveraging health information technology, the Center for Patient Safety Research conducts federally funded and hospital-supported projects leading to solutions that are replicable, scalable, and make a real difference in patient care. Results generated by the Center for Patient Safety Research have informed recommendations by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and requirements issued by The Joint Commission as part of its National Patient Safety Goals.

Working closely with the Center’s senior leadership, the Scientific Grant & Communications Writer will advance the dissemination of research findings by writing and editing manuscripts and other scientific materials that also support and encourage future funding opportunities. The Scientific Grant & Communications Writer will also work with the Center’s senior leadership to support the Patient Safety Research fellows, house staff, and medical students in the publication of their research. They will collaborate with Center leadership to contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the Center as a national leader in patient safety research and quality. We are searching for a Scientific Grant & Communications Writer to join our team. Telecommuting or hybrid are possible for a highly qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

• Managing Grant Proposal Development- leads and manages research development with faculty in the preparation of new and ongoing individual investigator-led NIH grants including editing, writing, and coordinating research- and grant-related documents to support the Department’s research efforts. Compiles and organizes proposal materials.
• To work closely with faculty in the design and creation of new, innovative training grants in areas relevant to patient safety.
• To work with faculty in the preparation of new and ongoing manuscript submissions.
• To develop and implement writing strategies for the efficient preparation of strategically aligned, consistently framed and properly positioned scientific writing deliverables.
• Faculty Professional Development- Creates and delivers informational sessions on funding opportunities and guidelines, proposal development, broader impacts and funding agency communications.
• To identify funding opportunities, locate suitable applicants, provide support with proposal preparation, and work with investigators and other staff to ensure timely submission of proposals to maximize external research funding.
• Grant Writing- develop templates and draft language for non-technical sections of proposals, including logic models, timeline, facilities and management plans.
• Perform other related duties to the work described herein and inline with the office’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly organized, enthusiastic and personable individual with strong writing and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years related experience
• Experience in grant writing/submission
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Capability to work both independently and as a team member in-person and remotely
• Strong customer service orientation to understand and assist a wide range of internal faculty
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing processes and procedures
• Ability to multi-task and respond professionally in challenging situations
• Experience writing and editing research manuscripts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing grants, including NIH R01 proposals
• Experience writing and coordinating multidisciplinary sponsored research and private grant proposals with multiple collaborators for a variety of funding sources
• Experience using and implementing collaboration and document management platforms, such as SharePoint, Teams or similar for project management
• Experience training research personnel in literature search strategies, citation management and submission best practices, and scientific writing standards
• Graduate degree (MS, MPH)

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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