Scientific Grant Writer and Program Manager (Fixed Term: 1 Year)

Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA
  • $95,000-125,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Learn about our array of employee benefits, what makes Stanford life unique, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Areas of WorkTogether, we're working towards our collective future. Find your role by browsing our areas of work.☰Scientific Grant Writer and Program Manager (Fixed Term: 1 Year)New📁Research📅    5 hours ago Post Date📅    102223 Requisition #Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job AlertsThe Robinson Laboratory in the in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking a Scientific Writer and Project Manager to collaborate with lab members and collaborating Faculty to orchestrate and write interdisciplinary grants and to manage interdisciplinary programs. This individual will play a key role in formulating scientific strategy and will oversee planning. The Robinson Laboratory performs cutting edge, interdisciplinary translational investigation of the role of the immune system in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and osteoarthritis, with the role of rapidly translating findings into next-generation diagnostics and therapeutics. The incumbent will have the opportunity to play a leading role in helping our Division advance investigation of these diseases and development of next-generation diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.Duties include:
  • Support the management of complex interdisciplinary scientific programs and work to develop and achieve synergies between laboratory members, collaborating Faculty, and other programs.
  • Shape interdisciplinary scientific program research objectives, and fostering interactions and synergies between investigators, collaborating labs and projects.
  • Track timelines, deliverables, milestones, reporting requirements and progress reports, and work with faculty and project staff to ensure timelines deliverables, and reporting requirements are met.
  • Coordinate and facilitate regular collaborative meetings and discussions for planning, experimental design, review of data, and achieving program synergies.
  • Develop research ideas for translational immunology and rheumatology scientific themes and key questions, and work to integrate scientific projects to recognize synergies between them to generate grant applications and programs of high impact.
The writing and scientific program coordination and integration this position will do is extremely complex and requires expertise and knowledge on how to assimilate data, scientific projects, conclusions and how to oversee others with their writings and in producing an integrated and scientifically compelling proposal. This includes a high level of detail, and knowledge and scientific concepts, clinical concepts, figures and wording and reference checking and interacting with other authors to ensure a highly integrated, rigorous and readable product.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
  • PHD, MD, or other advanced degree required in a scientific field related to translational immunology or science.
  • 3 years of grant writing and editing experience, with experience working on NIH proposals.
  • 3 years of experience writing and editing articles for scientific journals.
  • Experience using Adobe Illustrator, Graphpad and Endnote.
  • Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
  • PhD-level understanding of scientific principles.
  • Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
  • Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
  • Ability to oversee and direct staff.
  • Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a .WORKING STANDARDS:
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide,
.The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 per annum. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years since their applicable education, field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; among other factors.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and empower you with:
  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Additional Information
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 6784
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: R99
  • Requisition ID: 102223
  • Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
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