Science Editor

Ifom; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A non-profit cancer research institute in Milan is seeking a Science Editor to support the Scientific Director with strategic writing and editorial tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of scientific writing experience and will work on various documentations and content creation that bridge cancer research and effective communication. This role offers an inclusive environment and equal job opportunities.

Competenze

• At least 5 years of scientific writing experience.
• Experience with scientific journals as author, reviewer, or editor.
• Background in academic, pharmaceutical, or research institute settings preferred.

Mansioni

• Draft, edit, and refine grant proposals.
• Support strategic project documents and institutional reports.
• Assist in presentations and pitch materials for leadership.
• Collaborate on writing and editing scientific content for various platforms.

Conoscenze

Scientific writing

Editing

Collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

IFOM is an internationally recognized non‑profit cancer research institute supported by the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC) based in Milan within a highly dynamic urban environment.

IFOM continuous success is ensured by the recruitment of highly selected undergraduate, graduate and post‑graduate researchers from over 24 countries worldwide.

IFOM is hosted within a research campus shared with the European Institute of Oncology and the Italian Institute of Technology.

IFOM is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the enhancement of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

We are seeking a Science Editor for our institute.

About the position

IFOM is seeking a Science Editor to support the Scientific Director and the Institute Faculty in strategic and editorial documentation. The position will report directly to the Scientific Director. This role combines high‑level scientific writing with content creation, serving as a bridge between cutting‑edge cancer research and effective written materials across multiple platforms and audiences.

We are looking for a resource with at least 5 years of scientific writing experience with scientific journals as author, reviewer or editor, or, eventually, editor in academic, pharmaceutical or research institute settings.

Candidate will be responsible for:

Strategic Writing & Editorial Support

• Draft, edit, and refine grant proposals, ensuring compelling narratives that align with funding priorities.
• Support strategic project documents and institutional reports that position IFOM as a leader in molecular oncology.
• Support the Scientific Director and Faculty in the presentations and pitch materials for leadership, funding bodies, and collaborative partners.
• Collaborate on writing and editing scientific contents for IFOM's website and intranet platforms, socials, reports and editorial products, developing research highlights, news articles, and feature stories that translate complex research for diverse audiences.

Collaborative & Strategic Functions

• Work closely with cross‑functional figures and teams (Scientific Officer, Technology