Grant Writer / Staff Scientist
New York Genome Center
Summary
The Staff Scientist will prepare grant applications and other scientific communication materials on a wide range of genomic research topics. This role is deeply immersed in the science of NYGC and supports our research team in building and expanding a successful, independently-funded research base. They collaborate with diverse teams of students, postdoctoral fellows, and principal investigators, and relate scientific and strategic goals to individual grant opportunities and other research communications vehicles. Typical grants include individual investigator, multi-PI and research center grants.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Takes a lead role in preparation and project management of individual and multi-investigator proposals
- Provides advice on grantsmanship, editorial support and standardized language for administrative sections
- Identifies opportunities for funding
- Manages the scientific writing process, including proposal management, team-building and coordination; establishing timelines and deliverables
- Provides draft preparation, review and revision of grants and scientific writing
- Coordinates with and supports Sponsored Research staff to ensure timely, accurate application submission
- Edits manuscripts, fellowship applications, research progress reports, clinical research protocols and other research communications materials
- Interacts with lab members to independently develop new grant proposals
- Organizes small group meetings with lab members to review project progress, plan experiments, and integrate team data
- Assists in the design and planning of functional genomics and genetic perturbation experiments
- Assists in analysis and figure preparation of diverse types of data, including high-throughput sequencing, microscopy images, gel images, and schematic diagrams
Requirements
- PhD in genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience or related discipline required
- 5+ years research experience, including contributing to grant writing, required
- NIH experience strongly desirable
- Exceptional written communication skills required to prepare and edit competitive grant applications, publications, administrative materials, and other research communications
- Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects, synthesize diverse lines of evidence and apply these abilities to technical writing required
- Experience handling the scientific writing and project management process for multi-investigator and institutional grant applications strongly preferred
- Experience with standard grant development concepts, practices, and procedures in a research environment preferred
- Applied statistics background required, to perform power calculations and develop quantitative metrics for genomic assays
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of investigators and administrative personnel required
- Strong project management skills and experience required
Requirements
- PhD in genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience or related discipline
- 5+ years research experience, including contributing to grant writing
- NIH experience strongly desirable
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Ability to grasp complicated technical subjects and synthesize diverse lines of evidence
- Experience handling scientific writing and project management for multi-investigator and institutional grant applications
- Experience with standard grant development concepts, practices, and procedures in a research environment
- Applied statistics background to perform power calculations and develop quantitative metrics for genomic assays
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of investigators and administrative personnel
- Strong project management skills and experience
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Financial Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Visa Sponsorship
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit academic research institution established in 2011 and located in New York City. As a multi-institutional collaborative hub, NYGC focuses on advancing genomic science and its application to drive novel biomedical discoveries. The center specializes in whole genome sequencing, genomic analysis, and the development of genomic tools, serving as a nexus for collaboration in genomic research for the New York community and beyond. NYGC's research areas include understanding the genetic basis of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and neuropsychiatric disorders, with recent expansion into COVID-19 genomics research. The facility features state-of-the-art sequencing capabilities with 30,000 square feet of lab space housing multiple Illumina sequencing machines capable of processing over 60 whole human genomes per day. With 20 member institutions including leading academic and medical centers, NYGC operates as a collaborative research center that combines computational biology, bioinformatics, and experimental genomics to advance precision medicine and translational research.