Remote Science Writer wanted | $100 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Deadline: 9 May 2022

Jason Williams, Assistant Director at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, is looking for a science writer:

Job Status: N/A (Consultant)
Education Required: Graduate Degree
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a freelance science writer and/or journalist to help document the proceedings of a 2.5 day conference to be held at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, (Lloyd Harbor NY) in mid-May 2022. This small (~30 person) think-tank style discussion will convene a group of international experts to address problems and opportunities in instruction for professional development targeting life science researchers and educators. The writer will also provide editorial assistance on compilation of the proceedings into a whitepaper.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected applicant will be responsible for:

• Attending the scheduled sessions of the meeting (~8AM – 5PM, ending by noon at 12PM on the last day), note taking and management for all sessions, and participation in synthesis discussions. In-person attendance is highly preferred (travel costs covered) so the applicant will ideally be in commuting distance. For an exceptionally qualified candidate, virtual attendance may be considered.
• Regular communication before, during, and after the conference with the investigators and participant authors.
• Post-conference, providing editorial assistance as we develop a proceedings white paper and/or other format for publication.
• Position Requirements
• Other qualifications
• Experience in producing conference proceedings and/or meeting reports
• Track record of manuscript production and publication in recognized science journals
• Familiarity with higher education and learning sciences and/or life sciences is desirable but not required

TIME AND COMPENSATION

This is not a CSHL laboratory position and will be funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation to principal investigators Jason Williams (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) and Rochelle Tractenberg (Georgetown University) and will be managed through a contract with CSHL. NSF DRL #2027025.

We have budgeted for up to 35 hours of support at a rate of $100/hr.

TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Please send the following to williams@cshl.edu; subject line: Banbury meeting science writer, your name

• A copy of your resume/CV
• A cover letter describing your qualifications and experience with similar tasks
• One writing sample (e.g. journal article and/or conference proceeding) primarily written by the applicant.

Please apply by May 9th, 2022

JOB SUMMARY:

• Looking for: Freelance Science Writer
• Location: For an exceptionally qualified candidate, virtual attendance may be considered.
• Compensation: $100/hour

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Questions / applications: williams@cshl.edu

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