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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Grants Writer. In this role, you will work closely with department faculty and key investigators to develop, write, and revise basic, translational, and clinical research grant proposals, manuscripts, and other research-related documents in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Perlmutter Cancer Center.

Job Responsibilities:

Understands the scientific content relevant to departmental goalsProvides detailed writing and editing of grant documents, manuscripts, and other research-related documents as needed by Perlmutter Cancer InvestigatorsAssists with grant proposal development, from conception to refinement Advise investigators on best strategies to convey the significance, impact, and innovation of their researchCollaborate with department faculty and key investigators to generate visually appealing graphics/illustrations, figures, and tables, from experimental data as needed for grants, manuscripts, and other research-related needsEnsure familiarity with funding opportunities and align proposal requirements with program goals/objectives Consult with investigators when responding to reviewer critiques for grant resubmissionsAbility to conduct high-level literature reviews, draft, revise, and edit scientific manuscripts to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to journal guidelines for submissionCollaborate with researchers and authors to refine manuscripts, addressing reviewer comments and making necessary revisions to improve the quality and impact of the publicationCollaborates with finance to develop a budget for the grantEnsure the information that is collected is accurate, reflects the requested information, and is provided in accordance with specific guidelinesEstablish and maintain an excellent working relationship with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organizationExceptional time management and organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities under strict deadlinesMaintain updated resource documents as needed in collaboration with the grants administration teamCritical thinking and problem-solving to ensure unforeseen issues are handled appropriately and resolved in a timely fashionParticipate in Center initiatives designed to promote scientific collaboration

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Master's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field. 
At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in scientific or medical writing or as a journal editor with advanced data visualization skills.
Proficiency in bibliographic/reference management software (i.e. EndNote), Office 365, and teleconferencing systems.
Knowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat Writer, BioRender, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Experience with funding mechanisms and agencies listed here: NIH/NCI, DOD, foundations, etc.
Proficiency in English/the written language.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,771.14 - $112,951.35 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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