Scientific Editor / Research Writer (TEMP)

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Michigan invites applications for a position providing high-level scientific writing, editing, and literature review support for psychology, public health, nutrition, and related areas. The role develops manuscripts, reports, presentations, literature reviews, and other scientific products.

You will manage references, translate complex findings into clear prose, and ensure accuracy across scholarly outputs. Hybrid/remote options may apply depending on departmental needs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, nutrition, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience in critically evaluating peer-reviewed literature, interpreting research methods and findings, and synthesizing evidence across studies.
• Minimum of 3 years of substantial scientific writing or editing experience, including drafting or extensively revising research manuscripts, literature reviews, evidence syntheses, or technical reports.

Aufgaben

• Literature review and evidence synthesis: Conduct targeted literature searches; review and synthesize scientific literature; prepare concise literature-review summaries, evidence tables, and background briefs on research queries.
• Scientific editing and writing: Edit manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific products for clarity, accuracy, organization, and scientific rigor; draft or revise sections based on guidance from the research team.
• Scientific fact-checking and citation verification: Verify scientific claims against primary sources; identify appropriate supporting citations; assess whether cited sources accurately support statements.
• Reference management: Maintain and organize references; check citations and bibliographies for completeness and accuracy.
• Scientific translation: Help translate complex scientific findings into clear, accurate prose for scientific, professional, and other audiences.

Kenntnisse

Literature review

Evidence synthesis

Scientific editing

Citation management

Scientific translation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, nutrition, or related

Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD) in psychology, public health, nutrition, or related

Tools

EndNote

Zotero

Mendeley

Jobbeschreibung

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Job Summary

Provide high-level scientific writing, editing, literature review, and evidence-synthesis support for research projects in psychology, public health, nutrition, and related areas. The position will support the development of manuscripts, reports, presentations, literature reviews, and other scientific products.

Responsibilities

• Literature review and evidence synthesis: Conduct targeted literature searches; review and synthesize scientific literature; prepare concise literature-review summaries, evidence tables, and background briefs on research queries.
• Scientific editing and writing: Edit manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific products for clarity, accuracy, organization, and scientific rigor; draft or revise sections based on guidance from the research team.
• Scientific fact-checking and citation verification: Verify scientific claims against primary sources; identify appropriate supporting citations; assess whether cited sources accurately support statements.
• Reference management: Maintain and organize references; check citations and bibliographies for completeness and accuracy.
• Scientific translation: Help translate complex scientific findings into clear, accurate prose for scientific, professional, and other audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in psychology, public health, nutrition, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience in critically evaluating peer-reviewed literature, interpreting research methods and findings, and synthesizing evidence across studies.
• Minimum of 3 years of substantial scientific writing or editing experience, including drafting or extensively revising research manuscripts, literature reviews, evidence syntheses, or technical reports.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master?s, PhD, or equivalent training) in psychology, public health, nutrition, or a related field
• Experience preparing manuscripts, literature reviews, evidence syntheses, or other scientific products
• Experience with citation/reference-management software
• Familiarity with research related to eating behavior, addiction, nutrition, or public health

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.