Strategic Research Writer & Proposal Architect

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Research Development Writer & Strategist for its Detroit campus. The role requires expertise in writing and editing scientific materials, providing editorial support for grant applications, and collaborating with faculty to enhance research communications.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of funding mechanisms. The position emphasizes clarity and organization while managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a scientific discipline or science communication.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience writing and editing scientific documents.
• Experience supporting large interdisciplinary grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and curate scientific materials including research papers and grant proposals.
• Collaborate with faculty and research teams to gather and clarify technical information.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Bioinformatics

AI-powered tools

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or science communication

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Graphic tools like Adobe Illustrator

Citation management software

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Research Development Writer & Strategist for its Detroit campus. The role requires expertise in writing and editing scientific materials, providing editorial support for grant applications, and collaborating with faculty to enhance research communications.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of funding mechanisms. The position emphasizes clarity and organization while managing multiple projects.