Scientific Research Writer, Psychiatry

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a professional to develop and maintain a comprehensive, web-accessible research data archive. You will collaborate with Principal Investigators and lab personnel to gather data, review literature, and prepare materials for publication to support translational research and clinical care.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in biology or related field, with 2 years of experience including research publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or related field.
• Two years related experience including authoring publications.
• PhD in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the scientific content of a comprehensive, web-accessible laboratory research data archive for internal and third party research organizations.
• Collaborate with PI's and other laboratory personnel to gather sufficient information for insertion into the research database.
• Research and critically evaluate internal and external primary literature and biological databases, and compile relevant information to support the work of the subject laboratory.
• Coordinate the acquisition and submission of research data to relevant third party databases.
• Assist PI's and other researchers with grant submissions, and with preparation of papers for publication.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of primary research subject matter through self-study, attendance at training seminars, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Database management

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in biology

PhD preferred

Job description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Works under minimal direction to develop and maintain a comprehensive, web-accessible research data archive. Collaborates with Principle Investigators (PI's) in the efficient dissemination of scientific information. The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree and experience in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or Neurology; has experience writing publications, articles, and grants; is able to understand psychological/neuroscience data and transfer/translate it into clinical care to better detect and treat depression and mood disorders; has the capacity to think beyond expertise to interpret clinical and translational depression research data and communicate the impact of these research findings on clinical care; and can work independently to meet deadlines. Duties may include writing and editing scientific research papers, grant submissions, research study articles, and abstracts; working closely with Research Investigators to accurately communicate research results and study conclusions; shepherding documents from concept to publication; tracking publication schedules and deadlines; and working with researchers outside UTSW on collaborative publication projects.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

• Education Master's Degree In Biology or related field of biological science or
• Experience 2 years Related experience, including experience authoring research publications

Preferred

• Education PhD in related field

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain the scientific content of a comprehensive, web-accessible laboratory research data archive for use by internal and third party research organizations.
• Collaborate with PI's and other laboratory personnel to gather sufficient information for insertion into the research database.
• Research and critically evaluate internal and external primary literature and biological databases, and compile relevant information to support the work of the subject laboratory.
• Coordinate the acquisition and submission of research data to relevant third party databases.
• Assist PI's and other researchers with grant submissions, and with preparation of papers for publication.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of primary research subject matter through self-study, attendance at training seminars, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to analyze/evaluate data and compile relevant information into a searchable database.
• Work requires excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Work requires excellent writing ability and research skills.
• Work requires knowledge of various database and web-based applications.
• Work requires thorough knowledge of scientific research processes and procedures.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Talking

Working Conditions

• Laboratory Setting
• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.