Orthopaedic Grant Writer: NIH/DoD Funding Pro

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a Scientific Grant Writer (Writer 2) to support development, editing, and submission of manuscripts and grant proposals to federal and non-federal agencies. The role involves drafting NIH R01, R21, U01, and DoD/VA applications, maintaining a Repurposing Library, and coordinating with the PI to keep research on track.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree and a proven grant-writing track record, with excellent writing and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, infectious disease, biomedical engineering, or related biomedical science;Bachelor’s or Master’s with grant-writing may be considered
• Demonstrated track record of NIH R01-level grant applications with funded mechanism in portfolio
• Experience with NIH R21, U01, P01/PPG, K-series awards, and training grants
• Experience with developing, editing, reviewing, and applying for grants and sponsored research
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft NIH R01, R21, U01, and program project grants; submit proposals
• Draft and submit Department of Defense PRORP and VA Merit Review applications; manage narratives and biosketches
• Build and maintain Repurposing Library of aim narratives, figures, references, and submission-ready components
• Operate Stanford Research Management Group interface so PI time stays on science
• Collaborate with a diverse academic and medical community; manage multiple priorities
• Engage effectively with internal and external customers to understand needs
• Compose written material for diverse audiences across channels
• Manage production of publications and adhere to deadlines
• Establish and maintain extensive contacts to identify story themes and promote information
• Maintain department style standards

Skills

Grant writing

NIH grant experience

Academic writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s with grant-writing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a Scientific Grant Writer (Writer 2) to support development, editing, and submission of manuscripts and grant proposals to federal and non-federal agencies. The role involves drafting NIH R01, R21, U01, and DoD/VA applications, maintaining a Repurposing Library, and coordinating with the PI to keep research on track.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree and a proven grant-writing track record, with excellent writing and