Scientific Grant Writer

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The primary purpose of the Scientific Grant Writer is to support the UNC Research Mission by providing the needed knowledge, experience, leadership, and communication skills to liaise with national and internationally recognized Primary Investigators (PIs). This position will identify and secure funding for coordinating research projects, educational programs, and other department initiatives while collaborating with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to develop grant proposals, manage the submissions process, and post-award implementation. This position may engage in manuscript writing and preparation for successful projects.

The Scientific Grant Writer is responsible for supporting several interdisciplinary programs/units based in the Department of Psychiatry of the UNC School of Medicine. These programs include the Division of Virtual Care and the Addiction Medicine program, among potential others. The position needs a high level of independent thinking and decision making to ensure that research program operations stay on track and mitigate the risk of delay in deliverables. This position entails delivering consistently high-quality insights based on mastery of medical communication skills and advanced knowledge/training in a biomedical field, facilitating collaboration and communication, along with exceptional editing and time management skills. The position will meet independently with lead PIs to provide expertise and scientific input on specific aims and approach for multi-component grant applications.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

In addition to strong scientific and medical writing skills, the incumbent must be detail oriented and conscientious, and be comfortable communicating with staff, investigators, study participants, and other stakeholders internal and external to UNC. They also must have demonstrated ability to work and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a diverse team and within diverse communities and have a broad knowledge of interdisciplinary fields of research and research methodologies in order to facilitate matching clinicians and researchers along a common research interest. Excellent written and oral communications skills. The incumbent must have extensive experience in analysis and interpretation of the regulations, policies, and procedures of federal grant agencies, non-profit and for-profit sponsors, and the ability to communicate these regulations, policies, and procedures clearly and effectively to investigators. Proficiency in word processing and grant management software. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing.

Master's degree in relevant field. Experience in writing grants for psychiatric or mental health research. Familiarity with federal grant application processes (e.g., NIH, NSF, etc.). Proven track record of successful grant awards.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.