Scientific Writer

Salary £41,830 to £50,570 per annum 

South Kensington Campus

Fixed-term appointment for 2 years (with possibility of 1 year extension)

The Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology at Imperial College London which is led by Professor Christofer Toumazou is accepting applications for a Scientific Writer. This position will be based at the South Kensington Campus and will commence as soon as possible

As a scientific writer the post holder will work with leading academics and staff at the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology for the writing of journals, grant proposals and other technical articles/reports. In addition, they will provide scientific support for projects and new proposals including multi-investigator and institutional grant applications.

They will be expected to acquire and develop a strong expertise and knowledge across a range of biomedical areas in which they operate.​ The post-holder will be expected to understand the science behind the research and development strategy of the group and become an integral part to it.

You should have a PhD (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering or other relevant scientific/engineering subject and a successful track record (proven ability) in scientific writing such as research articles for high impact scientific publications; magazines and editorials; research funding proposals and grant applications, ideally in the field of medical devices and/or biomedical engineering; technical content for websites, brochures and reports and reporting research (or highly scientific or technical content) in layman’s terms. 

Applicants should also have a strong background in biomedical engineering, medical devices and healthcare technology and a broad general knowledge in engineering technology (electronics, IT, mechanics, design) and medicine (physiology, anatomy, genetics).  Applicants must be fluent in English.

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Closing Date 27 May 2013 (Midnight BST)

How To Apply

Our preferred method of application is online via this website. Please download the following application form and save to your computer. Once completed, please upload your application form prior to submitting your application.

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Should you have any queries please contact:

Mrs Wiesia Hsissen: w.hsissen@imperial.ac.uk

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