Scientific Writer & Research Development Specialist, UC Cancer Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Full Time
2 days ago
Key skills
AssemblyLeadershipStrategic Planning
About this role
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.
A full time Scientific Writer & Research Development Specialist position is available in the UC Cancer Center at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide high-level writing, editing, project coordination, and analytical support for cancer-focused research funding initiatives and Cancer Center strategic priorities. This position supports faculty investigators in the development of competitive grant proposals, contributes to the preparation and management of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and related reports, and assists with strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities
Essential Functions
- Provide writing, editing, and proposal development support for faculty pursuing cancer-focused research funding from federal agencies, foundations, and other sponsors.
- Assist investigators in developing grant application components, including project narratives, research strategies, executive summaries, bio sketches, and supporting documentation.
- Review and edit proposals to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with sponsor requirements and submission guidelines.
- Collaborate with faculty and research teams to synthesize complex scientific content into clear, compelling, and competitive proposals.
- Coordinate proposal development activities and timelines to support timely submission of high-quality grant applications.
- Serve as a key contributor to the writing, editing, graphic development and assembly of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) application and required annual and intermittent progress reports.
- Support preparation of annual progress reports, competitive renewals, and other required reports associated with NCI Cancer Center designation.
- Ensure grant narratives align with National Cancer Institute (NCI) guidance, review criteria, and merit descriptors.
- Maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across CCSG sections and supporting materials.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across programs, cores, and partner institutions to ensure alignment and timely completion of writing and reporting efforts.
- Support Cancer Center leadership, Administrative Core staff, and program leaders in maintaining high-quality, submission-ready grant materials.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience in grant writing or research development, preferably in an academic medical center, cancer center, or research-intensive environment
- Demonstrated experience developing and editing complex grant proposals, including federal applications and preferrable with the Cancer Center Support Grant application
- Direct experience supporting or contributing to large, multi-component grants (e.g., program project grants, center grants, or CCSG preferred)
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific or clinical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences, including reviewers
- Experience collaborating with faculty investigators, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to develop proposal content and supporting materials
- Experience ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and submission requirements, including formatting, consistency, and responsiveness to review criteria
- Strong background in grant reporting and progress reports, including synthesizing data, metrics, and outcomes for funders
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
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