Job Description

Department Name: 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Job Summary:

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Editorial Officer Senior to provide comprehensive editing at the levels of scientific content, clarity of writing, and grammar for grant proposals and manuscripts. A strong candidate will have experience supporting grant application preparations, working with other staff and faculty to ensure timely submission of large scale proposals. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific research background and passion for contributing their knowledge and experience to promote better scientific communication. The candidate must be willing to work with graduate students, fellows, junior faculty, and senior levels of leadership at the cancer center to develop strong grant proposals and manuscript submissions. This position will be required to have a high attention to detail, quality of work, communication, as well as organizational and planning skills. This position also requires a high level of customer service and ability to work under tight deadlines.

This position is eligible for a fully on-site work arrangement.

IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter, resume, and as Specific Request 1, an editing sample as well as Optional Request 2, One (1) Letter of Recommendation.

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Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

Proficiency in Word and bibliographic/reference management software (i.e., EndNote) required. Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator helpful.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

BA

Required Related Experience:

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

Preferred Education/Experience:

PhD

University Community of Inclusion:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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