Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Meharry Medical College seeks a Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist to translate complex biomedical research into clear, engaging visuals and strategic content across digital platforms. You will craft infographics, graphical abstracts, social visuals, and executive materials to elevate visibility of Meharry’s research, while ensuring alignment with branding and quality standards.

You will lead digital content strategy, distribution, and analytics, partnering with communications and research

Qualificações

• PhD or advanced degree in scientific communications or related field.
• Strong writing, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

Responsabilidades

• Translate complex scientific concepts into visual formats such as infographics and graphical abstracts.
• Design high-quality visuals for social media, presentations, and academic materials.
• Execute a strategic digital content distribution plan aligned with institutional priorities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track content performance and visibility across platforms.
• Collaborate with communications and research teams to ensure accuracy and brand alignment.

Conhecimentos

Scientific storytelling

Graphic design

Content strategy

Digital marketing

Analytics

SEO

Public communication

Project management

Collaboration

Storytelling & editing

Formação académica

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Ferramentas

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Canva

Google Analytics

LinkedIn Analytics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist will elevate the visibility and impact of Meharry's research enterprise. This role integrates scientific storytelling, grant writing, visual design, and digital strategy to translate complex research into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences. The Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist will ensure that institutional research is visually engaging, strategically distributed, and optimized for digital performance, leveraging modern design tools and digital platforms to strengthen national visibility and reputation. The Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist will contribute to Meharry’s research enterprise through non-scholastic dissemination of Meharry research and innovation outputs.Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) – Assign a percentage to each essential function (equal to 100%):Scientific Visual StorytellingTranslate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging visual formatsDesign high-quality: Infographic,Graphical abstracts,Social media visuals, Executive-level presentation materials,Booklets, Flyers,Academic Magazine.Utilize design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, or equivalent platformsEnhance scientific narratives through visual clarity and storytelling.Digital Content Strategy & DistributionExecute a strategic content distribution plan aligned with institutional prioritiesEnsure consistent and timely publishing within a structured content pipelineLeverage digital tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms for scheduling and distributionUtilize tools such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)Develop and maintain a content performance dashboardOptimize content for visibility and discoverability (SEO and platform best practices). Ensure research content is easy to find, clearly presented, and reaches the right audiences across digital platformsBrand & Quality AssuranceEnsure all visual and digital outputs align with institutional brand standards and narrative themesMaintain a high level of design quality and consistency across platformsCollaborate with communications and research teams to ensure accuracy and alignmentPursue training and development relevant to responsibilities.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.Excellent skills in writing clear, engaging, and persuasive text appropriate to target audiences, while ensuring adherence to sponsor's guidelines.Good attention to detail.Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.Utilize design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, or equivalent platformsUtilize tools such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)Familiarity with federal research agencies, especially NIH.Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.Familiarity with the academic research environment.Effective collaboration skills.Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.Receptive to constructive criticismDemonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling complex work assignments.Knowledge of common computer application programs (e.g., office software, spreadsheets, databases, web CMS)Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.Experience integrating biological domain knowledge with quantitative methods.Familiarity with federal research agencies, including NIH and NSF.Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.Familiarity with the academic research environment.Education and Experience Required:PhD or advanced degree in scientific communications, and Biomedical Sciences. Advanced degree in a health-related science field, communications, journalism, English, or closely related field, or compelling equivalent of experience or training.Experience in developing and maintaining online resources and tools