Science Writer

Position: Full-time, permanent

Location: Rockville, Maryland

Education: B.A. or higher degree in English, journalism, communications, or biology or other field related to health research

Experience:

• Seven or more years of science writing for professional or lay audiences
• Understanding of medical research, especially in neuroscience or drug abuse
• Advanced skills in story generation, reporting, and writing
• Good interviewing and presentation skills
• Attentive to publication style
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as within a team
• Able to work under pressure

Responsibilities: The major day-to-day functions of the Science Writer include, but are not limited to:

• Keeping abreast of developments in drug abuse research by monitoring literature, attending NIDA-sponsored meetings, and talking with project officers and other sources at NIDA
• Generating article ideas by researching recently published literature and talking with investigators and project officers
• Preparing and presenting in-depth proposals for articles
• Reporting and writing articles based on published research on drug abuse and interviews
• Developing art concepts to accompany stories for submission
• Adhering to established style guidelines and consistently meeting deadlines for editorial board preparation, writing, and rewriting
• Reporting and writing for special supplements and projects, as assigned
• Participate in MasiMax proposal preparation, as necessary

Reports To: Project Director/Managing Editor, NIDA Notes

Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to MasiMax Resources, Inc.; Attn: JAM-SW; Suite 175; 1375 Piccard Drive; Rockville, MD 20850; Phone: (240) 631-3952; fax: (240) 632-0519; e-mail: humanresources@masimax.com.