University of Idaho
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science Writing and Research Communication
Location: Moscow
Division/College: University Research (Div)
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $55,000 or higher DOE plus benefits
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
The postdoctoral fellow will work with diverse faculty at the University of Idaho to prepare technical documents for publication, lead communication efforts for scientific education, and partner with faculty to develop grant proposals in diverse fields of science.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in a STEM-related field
- Evidence of scientific writing, editing, and publishing from the Ph.D., related professional position or postdoctoral experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Experience overseeing all aspects of the writing process
- Experience writing clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive text for publication in print, web and other platforms
- Experience facilitating cross-disciplinary activities and projects within complex settings
- Experience understanding complex materials and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for diverse audiences
- Experience working with individuals across various disciplines
- Experience providing advanced planning and proposal writing in industry or academia
- Experience using independent judgement, work well under pressure, seek and synthesize information
- Experience maintaining confidentiality
- Experience in time management and organizational skills with the ability to establish timelines and best practices for research proposal development
- Experience in excellent verbal communication and in making clear, concise, and well-organized oral presentations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with individuals across various disciplines
- Familiarity with Grants.gov or other submission packages for federal funding
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP003235P
Posting Date: 02/02/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please provide 3 pdfs of publications or submitted manuscripts in the documents marked "other."
This position is located in Moscow, Idaho.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
