Scientific Research Writer, PN, Magnet Program and Research

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Join UT Southwestern as a part-time Scientific Research Writer in the Center of Nursing Excellence, Magnet® Program & Research Department. As UT Southwestern’s main institutional hub for nursing research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, you will have the opportunity to join a team of peers with a wide-range of experiences to conduct a variety of specialty research studies and nursing projects directly with our talented and patient focused bed-side nurses. At UT Southwestern, exploring your interests and advancements in your career are highly encouraged. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern Magnet Program & Research team where your success is the team’s success.

The main responsibilities include research writing for publication to peer-reviewed journals, writing project or study proposals for Quality Improvement (QI) projects, Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP) projects, or Research Studies, and supporting abstract and poster writing for conferences. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree In Biology or related field of biological science or 
   

• Experience
  2 years Related experience, including experience authoring research publications required 
   

Preferred

• Education
  PhD In related field 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and maintain the scientific content of a comprehensive, web-accessible laboratory research data archive for use by internal and third party research organizations.
• Collaborate with PI's and other laboratory personnel to gather sufficient information for incorporation into the research database.
• Research and critically evaluate internal and external primary literature and biological databases, and compile relevant information to support the work of the subject laboratory.
• Coordinate the acquisition and submission of research data to relevant third party databases.
• Assist PI's and other researchers with grant submissions, and with preparation of papers for publication.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of primary research subject matter through self-study, attendance at training seminars, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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