DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral Degree (PhD degree, MD/PhD degree or a related degree) in Neurobiology, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in writing peer-reviewed journal articles, scientific literature reviews, and grant proposals in a research and/or academic setting.
• Demonstrated success in writing peer-reviewed scientific journals, grant proposals, and web content.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
• Ability to accurately translate technical or scholarly information into accessible language.
• Familiarity with medical databases and online tools (e.g., PubMed) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Graphic design experience (i.e. familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or BioRender) for scientific figures is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
• Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for diverse audiences.
• Ability to change voice and writing style to fit a particular audience and purpose.
• Firm understanding of web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy