Scientific Writer (COM)

high-quality manuscripts, grant applications, and technical reports for scholarly and funding audiences. 1. Drafts and edits manuscripts, abstracts, and literature reviews for publication. 2. Leads and supports grant writing efforts, including proposal development and submission. 3. Serves as lead writer for academic outputs, including grant proposals, reports and policy briefs. 4. Revises and refines scientific manuscripts and researches documents for technical and specialist audiences. 5. Collaborates with faculty, researchers, and administrative leadership to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with institutional priorities. 6. Ensures compliance with sponsor guidelines, publication standards, and formatting requirements. 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional disciplines. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job related, 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Preferred: Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.