Graduate STEM Editorial Specialist

Bowie State; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid sick leave and annual leave

Tuition remission

Supplemental retirement benefits

Job summary

A reputable university in Bowie, MD, is offering a full-time Graduate STEM Technical Editor position. The role involves providing feedback and editorial guidance to graduate students on their academic writing across STEM fields. Key responsibilities include editing technical documents for clarity, ensuring accuracy, and working collaboratively with faculty. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, focusing on editing and formatting academic materials. The position includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a professional position focused on writing, editing, and formatting academic materials.
• Experience in academic editing or publishing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with faculty to meet students’ writing needs.
• Review and edit technical documents for clarity and adherence to style guides.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for technical accuracy.

Skills

Strong command of the English language

Technical writing

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

LaTeX

Adobe Acrobat

Reference management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero)

Job description

A reputable university in Bowie, MD, is offering a full-time Graduate STEM Technical Editor position. The role involves providing feedback and editorial guidance to graduate students on their academic writing across STEM fields. Key responsibilities include editing technical documents for clarity, ensuring accuracy, and working collaboratively with faculty. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, focusing on editing and formatting academic materials. The position includes competitive benefits.