Scientific Research Writer, Psychiatry

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Scientific Research Writer works under minimal direction to develop and maintain a comprehensive, web-accessible laboratory research data archive and collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) to disseminate scientific information efficiently. The role involves evaluating scientific literature and research data, compiling relevant information for a searchable database, and supporting research publications and grant submissions. The writer works with investigators and laboratory personnel to accurately communicate research results and conclusions, and may shepherd documents from concept through publication, track schedules and deadlines, and participate in collaborative publication projects with researchers outside UT Southwestern. The preferred candidate has an advanced degree and experience in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or Neurology; can interpret psychological and neuroscience data and explain its relevance to clinical care, particularly for detecting and treating depression and mood disorders; and can work independently to meet deadlines. The position is based in laboratory and office settings. Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in Biology or a related field of biological science.
Two years of related experience, including experience authoring research publications.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data and compile relevant information into a searchable database.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Excellent writing ability and research skills.
Knowledge of various database and web-based applications.
Thorough knowledge of scientific research processes and procedures.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a related field.
Experience in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or Neurology.
Experience writing publications, articles, and grants.
Ability to interpret psychological and neuroscience data and translate it into clinical care to improve detection and treatment of depression and mood disorders.
Ability to interpret clinical and translational depression research data and communicate the impact of findings on clinical care.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the scientific content of a comprehensive, web-accessible laboratory research data archive for internal and third-party research organizations.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators and laboratory personnel to gather information for the research database.
Research and critically evaluate internal and external primary literature and biological databases, compiling relevant information to support the subject laboratory.
Coordinate acquisition and submission of research data to relevant third-party databases.
Assist Principal Investigators and other researchers with grant submissions and preparation of papers for publication.
Write and edit scientific research papers, grant submissions, research study articles, and abstracts.
Work with investigators to accurately communicate research results and study conclusions.
Guide documents from concept to publication and track publication schedules and deadlines.
Work with researchers outside UT Southwestern on collaborative publication projects.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of primary research subject matter through self-study and training seminars.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with 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.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.