Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist

Meharry Medical College; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist to elevate the visibility of its research through compelling storytelling and high‑quality visuals. The role blends grant writing, design, and digital strategy to translate complex science for diverse audiences.

You will create engaging visuals (infographics, abstracts, social content) and drive content distribution, SEO, and analytics to strengthen national visibility and impact.

Competenze

• 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.
• Experience in developing and maintaining online resources and tools.

Mansioni

• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging visual formats (infographics, graphical abstracts, social visuals, presentations).
• Develop and execute a strategic digital content distribution plan with SEO and analytics, including content pipelines and dashboards.
• Ensure outputs align with brand standards and collaborate with communications and research teams.

Conoscenze

Scientific storytelling

Visual design

Digital strategy

Grant writing

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

Formazione

PhD or advanced degree in scientific communications & Biomedical Sciences

Advanced degree in health-related science, communications, journalism or English

Experience in developing online resources and tools

Strumenti

Canva

Descrizione del lavoro

Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist

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)

• Scientific Visual Storytelling: Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging visual formats. Design 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 platforms. Enhance scientific narratives through visual clarity and storytelling.


• Digital Content Strategy & Distribution: Execute a strategic content distribution plan aligned with institutional priorities. Ensure consistent and timely publishing within a structured content pipeline. Leverage digital tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms for scheduling and distribution. Utilize tools such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs). Develop and maintain a content performance dashboard. Optimize 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 platforms.


• Brand & Quality Assurance: Ensure all visual and digital outputs align with institutional brand standards and narrative themes. Maintain a high level of design quality and consistency across platforms. Collaborate with communications and research teams to ensure accuracy and alignment. Pursue 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 platforms.


• Utilize 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 criticism.


• Demonstrated 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.

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.

About Meharry

Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: "Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."

Mission

Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy‑influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well‑being of humankind.

Core Values

• Accountability with transparency.


• Equity with inclusion.


• Respect with collegiality.


• Service with compassion.


• Integrity without exception.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.

Contact

For questions regarding employment, please contact 615-327-6336 or [e-mail].