Remote Substantive Scientific Editor for Grants Proposals

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

CareerVolt is seeking contract/freelance professionals to join our team as part-time, substantive scientific editors. You should be experienced (2-5+ years) and able to provide substantive and developmental editing services on scientific (technical) grant proposals and manuscripts.

These positions offer remote work with flexible hours and deadlines, and compensation at $85 per hour. Responsibilities include editing grant applications, providing substantive comments, and delivering edits within

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of scientific editing experience.
• PhD or equivalent degree in a STEM or public health field required.
• Familiarity with NIH/NSF/DoD funding application processes.
• Superior written communication skills.
• Provide 2-3 references.
• Candidates based in US preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and thoughtful comments and guidance on early versions of grant applications
• Provide high-quality and thoughtful in-depth substantive scientific editing on grant applications
• Turn in documents with high-quality comments or edits, even on short turnarounds (e.g., within 48 business hours of receipt)

Skills

Scientific editing

Grant editing

Deadline management

Education

PhD in STEM or public health

Job description

CareerVolt is seeking contract/freelance professionals to join our team as part-time, substantive scientific editors. You should be experienced (2-5+ years) and able to provide substantive and developmental editing services on scientific (technical) grant proposals and manuscripts.

These positions offer remote work with flexible hours and deadlines, and compensation at $85 per hour. Responsibilities include editing grant applications, providing substantive comments, and delivering edits within