Associate Editor

Department
 

BSD OBG - Lengyel Lab

About the Department
 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 114 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 60,000 outpatient visits, 25,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,000 gynecological surgeries per year. Teaching, research and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary
 

The job uses best practices and knowledge to plan, prepare, and disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for an Associate Editor to perform copywriting and substantive editing for ovarian cancer research group members. This includes, but is not limited to, work on manuscripts, grants, presentations, correspondence, and other publications. Helps authors comply with publisher guidelines and work on other departmental related projects. In addition, the Associate Editor will use their scientific background to aid in experimental design, interpretation, and analysis, as well as, making figures for manuscripts and review articles using different software such as Adobe Indesign and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform copywriting and substantive editing for ovarian cancer research group members.  This includes, but is not limited to, work on manuscripts, grants, presentations, correspondence, and other publications.  Helps authors comply with publisher guidelines.

• Helps authors comply with publisher guidelines and work on other departmental related projects.

• Aid in experimental design, interpretation, and analysis of scientific data.

• Design figures for manuscripts and review articles using different software such as Adobe Indesign and Microsoft Suite.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.

• Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• PhD

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Outstanding critical thinking skills.

• Ability to abide by confidentiality and privacy protocols.

• Results oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

• Accountable for high quality, value driven work that drives business outcomes. Collaborates with team for speed, agility and innovation in work.

• Strong aptitude and desire for learning new platforms, development, analytic, and presentation tools.

• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.

• Diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships, motivate and balance internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent editorial judgment, diplomacy and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Office

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Communications

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

10

Benefits Eligible
 

No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

BSD OBG - Lengyel Lab

About the Department
 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 114 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 60,000 outpatient visits, 25,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,000 gynecological surgeries per year. Teaching, research and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary
 

The job uses best practices and knowledge to plan, prepare, and disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for an Associate Editor to perform copywriting and substantive editing for ovarian cancer research group members. This includes, but is not limited to, work on manuscripts, grants, presentations, correspondence, and other publications. Helps authors comply with publisher guidelines and work on other departmental related projects. In addition, the Associate Editor will use their scientific background to aid in experimental design, interpretation, and analysis, as well as, making figures for manuscripts and review articles using different software such as Adobe Indesign and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform copywriting and substantive editing for ovarian cancer research group members.  This includes, but is not limited to, work on manuscripts, grants, presentations, correspondence, and other publications.  Helps authors comply with publisher guidelines.

• Helps authors comply with publisher guidelines and work on other departmental related projects.

• Aid in experimental design, interpretation, and analysis of scientific data.

• Design figures for manuscripts and review articles using different software such as Adobe Indesign and Microsoft Suite.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.

• Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• PhD

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Outstanding critical thinking skills.

• Ability to abide by confidentiality and privacy protocols.

• Results oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

• Accountable for high quality, value driven work that drives business outcomes. Collaborates with team for speed, agility and innovation in work.

• Strong aptitude and desire for learning new platforms, development, analytic, and presentation tools.

• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.

• Diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships, motivate and balance internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent editorial judgment, diplomacy and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Office

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Communications

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

10

Benefits Eligible
 

No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.