Remote Scientific Writer: Grants & Manuscripts

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston System seeks a Scientific Writer to draft, edit, and lead development of scientific and academic materials. The role partners with faculty and research leadership to produce high-quality manuscripts, grant applications, and technical reports for scholarly audiences.

This part-time, 100% remote position requires residence in or relocation to Houston, TX prior to starting, with collaboration across the College of Medicine research initiatives and adherence to sponsor

Qualifications

• Requires a formal 4-year degree relevant to the work.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and edits manuscripts, abstracts, and literature reviews for publication.
• Leads and supports grant writing efforts, including proposal development and submission.
• Serves as lead writer for academic outputs, including grant proposals, reports and policy briefs.
• Revises and refines scientific manuscripts and research documents for technical audiences.
• Collaborates with faculty, researchers, and administrative leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment with priorities.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines, publication standards, and formatting requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manuscript drafting

Editing

Grant writing

Academic writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The University of Houston System seeks a Scientific Writer to draft, edit, and lead development of scientific and academic materials. The role partners with faculty and research leadership to produce high-quality manuscripts, grant applications, and technical reports for scholarly audiences.

This part-time, 100% remote position requires residence in or relocation to Houston, TX prior to starting, with collaboration across the College of Medicine research initiatives and adherence to sponsor