Scientific Writer

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Creates, implements, and maintains competitive application templates for grant proposals.  Formats substantive copy and scientific editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents as required and requested. Ensures the readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance to applicable submissions requirements. Reviews and ensures document language is scientifically/medically correct, responsive to the document requirements, consistent, and justifiable; notifies appropriate PI or leader and suggestion alternative language, as required. Communicates (telephone, email, meetings) with principal investigator and key senior leadership authors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and clarity of documents; meets both internal and sponsor submission deadlines. Researches, composes and edits clinical/statistical reports and study protocols. Summarizes data from clinical studies for submission to appropriate governmental/regulatory agencies. Edits all extramurally funded proposals for grammar, readability, clarity, consistency, and conformance with all applicable requirements. Works closely with presenters in the development of scientific presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to length and time allowed for presentation. Ensures that documents conform with all applicable regulations, current guidelines, and policies; inform appropriate PI or director as required and suggest appropriate correction Obtains and maintains the documentation for any required copyright transfers, conflict of interest statements, or other publisher-specific requirements. Tracks progress and responds to publication queries, as appropriate Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

14. Analyzes and interprets complex datasets to provide actionable insights, including trends, patterns, and statistical relationships, in support of research proposals and grant applications. 

15. Utilizes statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) and data visualization to present research data clearly and concisely to stakeholders. 

16. Designs and executes data management plans, ensuring data integrity, quality control, and compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards. 

17. Collaborates with research teams to identify data analysis needs and implement innovative approaches to solving scientific and clinical questions. 
18. Compiles and integrates data from multiple sources (clinical, preclinical, experimental) for comprehensive analysis, assisting in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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