Research Communication Specialist - Full Time

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Research Communication Specialist to support researchers and faculty with writing and communication. The role involves editing published papers, facilitating workshops, and developing instructional modules tailored for research writing. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree and relevant experience in scholarly communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Financial and mental health resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 3 years of experience in research and writing required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Editing papers for publication in scholarly journals.
• Developing workshops on research writing.
• Collaborating with faculty to support writing needs.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Understanding of publishing guidelines

Proficiency in Office 365

Interest in learning new skills

Education

Master’s degree in science, writing, or publishing

Tools

Biorender

Citation managers

Canvas

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Job Summary

The Office for Professional Writing, Publishing, and Communication supports the writing and communication of researchers, faculty, and staff at Jefferson. The Research Communication Specialist will edit papers to prepare them for publication in scholarly journals and edit other scholarly communication (posters, presentations, abstracts, etc.) as needed. They will assist Academic Commons (AC) staff in developing and delivering programs that support researchers’ writing and publishing. Also, the specialist will help develop and deliver AC workshops and online instructional modules on research writing and communication (e.g., posters and graphical abstracts).

Job Details

Job Summary

The Office for Professional Writing, Publishing, and Communication supports the writing and communication of researchers, faculty, and staff at Jefferson. The Research Communication Specialist will edit papers to prepare them for publication in scholarly journals and edit other scholarly communication (posters, presentations, abstracts, etc.) as needed. They will assist Academic Commons (AC) staff in developing and delivering programs that support researchers’ writing and publishing. Also, the specialist will help develop and deliver AC workshops and online instructional modules on research writing and communication (e.g., posters and graphical abstracts).

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Reviews manuscripts and other communication as needed, supportively and tactfully.
• Provides writing support for researchers online or in person as needed.
• Collaborates with AC staff and Jefferson faculty to support the writing needs of researchers (faculty, graduate students, residents, and post-docs).
• Helps develop and co-present workshops and programs that cultivate scholarly communication skills.
• Works proactively and independently to meet deadlines and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required)

• Demonstrates excellent writing and editing skills (grammar, punctuation, and spelling).
• Understands how to follow journal, poster, or conference presentation guidelines.
• Has proficiency in Office 365, Biorender, citation managers, and Canvas, and interest in learning new skills.
  
  

Education

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in science, writing, publishing, or fields that unite research and writing.
  
  

AND

Experience

• 3 years of experience working in the research and writing area, with an understanding of scholarly publishing and communication.
  
  

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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