Grant Writer/Staff Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and project management of individual and multi-investigator grant proposals
• Manage the scientific writing process, including establishing timelines, deliverables, and team coordination
• Provide editorial support, draft preparation, and revision for grants, manuscripts, and research progress reports
• Identify new funding opportunities and provide advice on grantsmanship
• Coordinate with Sponsored Research staff to ensure accurate and timely application submissions
• Assist in the design and planning of functional genomics and genetic perturbation experiments
• Support data analysis and figure preparation for high-throughput sequencing, microscopy, and other genomic data

Requirements

• PhD in genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of research experience, including direct experience in grant writing
• Exceptional written communication skills for preparing competitive scientific applications and publications
• Applied statistics background to perform power calculations and develop quantitative metrics
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex, multi-investigator processes
• Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects and synthesize diverse lines of evidence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NIH grant processes and applications
• Experience handling scientific writing for institutional-level grant applications
• Familiarity with standard grant development concepts and procedures in a research environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $62,000 - $78,000 per year
• Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Eligibility for visa sponsorship and relocation assistance

About the Company

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. We focus on disease-based research in neuropsychiatric disease, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer. Located in Lower Manhattan, NYGC collaborates with leading academic medical centers and research universities to develop new approaches to diagnosing and treating complex diseases through state-of-the-art analytics and genomic tools.