Graduate Assistant, Science Writer
About The Position
UMIACS (pronounced YOU-me-acks) is a multidisciplinary computing research institute that supports more than 120 faculty and 200 Ph.D. students from 16 departments across campus. The institute's primary mission is to use a team-based approach supported by powerful computing tools to address grand challenges in science and society. The graduate assistant science writer will write news and feature articles about UMIACS-supported research. Eligible candidates will have a strong background in writing about science or technology, and/or explaining complex topics for a layman’s audience. Include at least two writing samples with your application that demonstrate these skills, preferably one news article and one feature story. For examples of UMIACS news, see our news page and newsletter archive.
Requirements
- Must be a registered graduate student in good standing enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree.
- Eligible candidates will have a strong background in writing about science or technology, and/or explaining complex topics for a layman’s audience.
- Include at least two writing samples with your application that demonstrate these skills, preferably one news article and one feature story.
- resume
- cover letter
- article samples
Responsibilities
- write news and feature articles about UMIACS-supported research
Benefits
- tuition remission
- stipend
- opportunity to enroll in university health benefits
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
