Virtual Reality Medical Center

Technical Writer

POSITION OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE

Research, write, and submit successful proposals/whitepapers applications to federal entities such as DoD, NIH, and NSF.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying solicitation announcements, and attending strategy meetings.
Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval.
Coordinates proposal requirements with national and international collaborators.
Gathers proposal information by identifying existing sources and conducting literature research to fill knowledge gaps.
Develops proposal by writing and editing proposal sections including objectives, outcomes, deliverables, methods, and timetable.
Contributes proposal status information to review meetings and transmits proposals.
Maintains high-quality results by using templates and following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.
Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Solid track record of grant writing success
B.A./B.S.
Excellent knowledge of the English language
Skilled at synthesizing large amounts of information to form a cohesive piece of writing
Superb attention to detail
Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Outlook
Must provide proof of ability to work in the U.S.
Able to work full time on site M-F 9:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (sorry, no telecommuters or contractors)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Course work in psychology or other biological/health science
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
Familiarity with MedLine and PsychInfo

FOR CONSIDERATION

Please email careers@vrphobia.com or fax (858-642-0285) your resume, one grant application sample (sensitive information excised), and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 professional references. NOTE: RESUMES WITHOUT A GRANT APPLICATION SAMPLE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.