Science Writer

The Ivers research lab at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Center for Global Health is seeking a Science Writer/ Program Manager to manage the preparation and submission of grant applications and manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals, to offer coaching and support to trainees in global health in their scientific writing, and to manage a research team.

The Ivers lab focuses on research addressing barriers to health inequities, including epidemiology, public health, and observational and intervention research in Haiti, and sub-Saharan Africa. We have a focus on diarrheal diseases, infectious diseases, and social determinants of ill-health such as food and water insecurity. Projects range from population-level studies to field epidemiology.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity for scientific growth with access to world-class resources, a terrific work environment, and the opportunity to travel. The successful candidate will work closely with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and the principal investigator and support the careers of a diverse group of aspiring scientists.

For further information on the Center for Global Health and the PI please visit:

https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/people/louise-c-ivers-mbbch-bao-md-mph-dtmh/

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Science writing

• Writes, edits, and formats original scientific content for manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports, posters, and presentations.
• Manages scientific communications with co-authors, collaborators, journal editors, and graphic designers to ensure quality and scientific accuracy of written documents.
• Coordinates submission of scientific manuscripts and grant applications.
• Preparation of protocols for IRB
• Manages the submission of scientific manuscripts, grant applications and reports.
• Assists graduate students and trainees in learning the process of scientific writing.
• Provides writing and editing support to trainees

Project Management

• Manages a research program (federal- / foundation-funded) by preparation and collection of annual applications, facilitating meetings, creation of timelines, preparation of necessary reports associated with the program
• Supervision of a research assistant
• Coordinate with other members of the team on assembly and preparation of all grant components

• A cover letter and CV are required. Applications without both a cover letter and a CV will not be considered.
• M.Sc. in life sciences field; PhD preferred. Background in global public health is an added advantage.
• Ability to provide writing sample and two professional letters of reference, upon request
• Ability to understand complex concepts and present them clearly and logically.
• Experience with writing or editing NIH grants is highly desirable.
• Established track record of original research publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and citation managers such as EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero.
• Dedicated to excellence and scientific accuracy
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated to produce top-quality work
• A proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.