Research Development Strategist & Grant Writer

Diabetes Center

Full Time

81647BR

Job Summary

Writes or edits a variety of comprehensive and difficult material for stylistic consistency, logic, organization, rational development of content, and emphasis. Researches, selects sources for and conducts interviews, and ensures accuracy of written pieces. Recommends content and layout, edits, and coordinates production of a variety of printed and online material, or conversion of printed pieces to online formats and archives.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $143,800 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The UCSF Diabetes Center is a comprehensive research and treatment facility with a broad focus on clinical care, education and both basic and clinical research. The Center maintains a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative environment that brings together expertise from the UCSF Departments of Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Microbiology & Immunology and others.

In addition, The Immune Tolerance Network (ITN) is a National Institutes of Health-funded research network created to facilitate the advancement of immune tolerance-inducing initiatives in human clinical practice, towards the development of new and improved treatment and monitoring protocols in its areas of disease focus. With over $30 million dollars in funding per year, the ITN is responsible for the selection, design and key aspects of the implementation of mechanistic, laboratory-based studies and clinical trials examining many of the most advanced experimental drugs and biologics in development today. All aspects of the ITN mission are carried out in collaboration with academic investigators responsible for bringing trial concepts to the ITN, and with medical, regulatory and operational staff at the ITN's sponsor and primary funding agency, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health.

The purpose of this position is to provide excellent and independent scientific writing to support the growing needs of the Center in submitting collaborative and center grants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 3+ years of related experience
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.
• Thorough skills to write clear, lively, engaging and compelling copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and / or the broader public, while ensuring adherence to the location's message.
• Thorough knowledge of the location, including its mission, goals, achievements, infrastructure, programs, and policies.
• Thorough knowledge of issues in higher education, a specialized academic discipline or field and / or health sciences.
• Thorough interpersonal communications skills, including active listening and effective collaboration skills.
• Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Thorough attention to detail, project management and organizational skills.
• Skill to maintain confidentiality.
• Significant training/experience in the field of diabetes and obesity research
• Thorough understanding of NIH grants submission and review process

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate editorial style and publication guidelines.
• Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and / or web production.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004017 WRITER EDITOR 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

31-Dec-2025

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, Flexible