Research Communications Specialist - Cancer Research

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ohio State University is seeking a Research Communications Specialist 3 in the Cancer Research Department to lead high-impact scientific communications, grant proposals, and dissemination materials. You will translate complex findings for scientific, clinical, and donor audiences and coordinate contributions from investigators, administrators, and partners.

You will oversee federal and foundation grant applications, manage multiple projects, provide editorial leadership, develop manuscripts,

Qualifikationen

• Four years of professional experience in scientific communications, grant writing, manuscript development, research administration or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing federally funded grant applications.
• Experience coordinating complex, multidisciplinary writing projects involving multiple contributors.
• Experience developing scientific manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publication.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public health, biomedical sciences, English, health sciences, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Lead development, writing, editing, and coordination of competitive federal, foundation, industry, and institutional grant applications.
• Provide substantive scientific editing and manuscript development support for peer‑reviewed publications.
• Create research‑focused communications including annual reports, newsletters, website content, white papers, and impact reports.
• Manage multiple concurrent communications projects and mentor junior staff in scientific writing.

Kenntnisse

Scientific writing

Grant writing

Editing

Manuscript development

Project coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in communications

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Research Communications Specialist - Cancer Research Department: CCC

Position Summary

The Research Communications Specialist 3 serves as a senior-level communications professional responsible for developing, writing, editing, and coordinating high-impact scientific communications that advance the research, funding, and strategic priorities of the organization. This position provides leadership in the preparation of competitive grant applications, scientific manuscripts, reports, programmatic publications, research dissemination materials, and stakeholder communications. The individual collaborates extensively with faculty investigators, research teams, administrative leadership, and external partners to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling written products tailored to scientific, clinical, community, and funding audiences. The position functions as a strategic communications resource supporting large multidisciplinary research initiatives, center grants, program project grants, training grants, cancer center activities, and faculty scholarship. The Research Communications Specialist 3 independently manages multiple complex projects, provides editorial leadership, and ensures communications products meet sponsor requirements, institutional standards, and publication expectations.

Grant Development and Scientific Writing

Lead development, writing, editing, and coordination of competitive federal, foundation, industry, and institutional grant applications.

Draft and edit Specific Aims, Research Strategy sections, executive summaries, abstracts, biosketches, progress reports, letters of support, data management plans, and other proposal components.

Collaborate with investigators, statisticians, community partners, and research administration personnel to ensure scientific and administrative consistency across submissions.

Develop compelling narratives that effectively communicate scientific significance, innovation, impact, and alignment with sponsor priorities.

Coordinate proposal timelines and facilitate contributions from multiple stakeholders.

Review funding opportunity announcements and provide strategic recommendations for proposal responsiveness and competitiveness.

Manuscript Development and Publication Support

Provide substantive scientific editing and manuscript development support for peer-reviewed publications.

Assist faculty and research teams with manuscript organization, writing, formatting, journal submission requirements, and responses to reviewer comments.

Develop literature summaries, publication plans, and dissemination strategies.

Ensure published works adhere to journal formatting, reporting guidelines, citation standards, and sponsor requirements.

Track publication metrics and support compliance with public access and research dissemination policies.

Research Communications and Strategic Content Development

Create research-focused communications including annual reports, newsletters, website content, fact sheets, white papers, impact reports, strategic plans, presentations, and briefing materials.

Translate complex scientific findings into audience-appropriate communications for community, clinical, academic, governmental, and donor audiences.

Develop materials highlighting research accomplishments, grant awards, clinical trials, publications, and program outcomes.

Support communications related to center grants, training programs, shared resources, faculty recruitment initiatives, and institutional research priorities.

Project Leadership and Collaboration

Manage multiple concurrent communications projects with minimal supervision.

Serve as a communications consultant to faculty, investigators, administrators, and program leaders.

Establish writing timelines, monitor deliverables, and ensure adherence to deadlines.

Mentor junior communications, administrative, and research staff in scientific writing and communication best practices.

Participate in strategic planning and dissemination efforts that enhance institutional visibility and research impact.

Qualifications

BA in communications, journalism, public health, biomedical sciences, English, health sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Four (4) years of professional experience in scientific communications, grant writing, manuscript development, research administration, academic medicine, public health, or related fields.

Demonstrated experience writing and editing federally funded grant applications.

Experience coordinating complex, multidisciplinary writing projects involving multiple contributors.

Experience developing scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Health Sciences, or related field.

Experience supporting NIH, NCI, CDC, PCORI, DoD, NSF, ACS, or foundation grant submissions.

Experience working within an academic medical center, comprehensive cancer center, research institute, or university setting.

Experience supporting center grants, program project grants, SPOREs, P01s, U-series awards, training grants, and large collaborative research initiatives.

Familiarity with cancer research, population sciences, clinical research, implementation science, community-engaged research, and health disparities research.

Additional Information

Location: Olentangy River Rd, 3650 (2520)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Company Culture

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.

Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit.

We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.