Research Communications Specialist

Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23002313)

The candidate will assist the Chair of Orthopaedics with communications in a variety of areas: professional correspondence, the department’s web presence, and in preparing grants, progress reports, and the development of other communications products supporting the Orthopaedics research and education missions. The incumbent will help produce presentations and departmental reports. This individual will also help support research initiatives, core research facilities, and the vice chairs of research, basic research, and clinical research. The candidate will also serve as an assistant to the Chair of Orthopaedics for special projects. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

In lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per University guidelines. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner. A pre-employment drug test will be required.

Master’s degree in relevant field with at least two years of experience is required, preferably with database and statistical software and/or IRB and GCP guidelines. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Scientific Writer II

Job Family Communications & Marketing

Job Sub-Family Writing

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule M-F 8-4

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range $35,100.00 - $56,784.00

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable

Essential Functions N/A

Physical Effort N/A