Academic Writer / Editor, Per Diem

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between faculty members and the Department of Medicine, ensuring CVs, annotated bibliographies, and candidate summaries meet requirements for faculty promotions.
• Write, format, and edit faculty CVs and promotion documents according to specific style guidelines, including Harvard Medical School CV format.
• Research and verify CV entries such as grants and presentations using resources like NIH/NCI sites and PubMed, collaborating with faculty to identify relevant content.
• Summarize and simplify complex clinical and research data to communicate scientific and medical information clearly and accessibly.
• Ensure all documents meet or exceed standards set by the Department of Medicine and Medical Oncology, maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Develop strategies to streamline the editorial process, including creating templates and guidelines, and train faculty and staff to improve efficiency.
• Stay updated with revisions to CV templates and promotion policies, and draft sections of nominating letters and organize meetings with faculty to refine CVs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or life sciences.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in writing or editorial work, preferably in an academic setting.
• Master's degree in life sciences, biology, medical science, or a related medical field is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology supported by relevant courses or certifications.
• Understanding of grants and clinical trials to accurately represent research activities.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills to produce clear and error-free documents.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain professionalism.
• Technical proficiency with editorial tools and software such as Microsoft Office, PubMed, and CV generators.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills for effective interaction with faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of academic promotion processes and scientific communication principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills to manage multiple projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with grants management platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or life sciences.
• Master's degree in life sciences, biology, medical science, or a related field (preferred).
• 1-3 years of relevant writing or editorial experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Position offers a fully remote work environment with occasional on-campus presence in Boston, MA.