Scientific Grant Writer – NIH & DoD Proposals

SLAC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Scientific Grant Writer to support the development, editing, and submission of manuscripts and grant proposals. The role focuses on NIH and DoD/VA opportunities and maintaining a repository of aim narratives and biosketches.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, experience with funded NIH grants, and the ability to work independently and in a team to advance translational orthopaedic research under the PI Amanatullah.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, infectious disease, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record with NIH R01-level grant applications, with funded mechanism history.
• Experience developing, editing, and applying for sponsored research grants.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit NIH R01, R21, U01, and program project grants.
• Draft and submit DoD PRORP and VA Merit Review applications.
• Draft AAOS, OREF, AAHKS, Knee/Hip/OTA submissions; maintain library of narratives and biosketches.
• Operate SRMG interface to keep the PI focused on science.

Skills

Grant writing

Scientific writing

NIH grant experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD or equivalent in biomedical sciences

Bachelor's or Master's with grant-writing experience

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Scientific Grant Writer to support the development, editing, and submission of manuscripts and grant proposals. The role focuses on NIH and DoD/VA opportunities and maintaining a repository of aim narratives and biosketches.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, experience with funded NIH grants, and the ability to work independently and in a team to advance translational orthopaedic research under the PI Amanatullah.