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Science Writer

Employer
ISS U.S. National Lab
Location
Melbourne, Florida (US)
Salary
Salary Based on Experience
Closing date
Jun 11, 2021

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Discipline
Other, Other
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Other
Organization Type
Non-Profit

Job Details

Summary:

The Science Writer will provide expertise in the development of purposeful content for International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory communications. This individual will support multiple projects, including the creation of content explaining the cutting-edge science and technology development conducted on the ISS as well as key research findings. The individual will work in a collaborative team setting, writing, and editing content for a wide range of media, including print, digital, video, and social.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide topics and content for dedicated pages on the website. Tasks may include reviewing the current and past science portfolio and communicating details about space-based science and its potential commercial applications.
  • Providing writing and copyediting support for content targeting business-to-business audiences as well as other audiences, including the scientific community, CASIS stakeholders, and the public. Content may include scientific and technical material, solicitations, collateral, presentations, writing for scientific and b2b publications, and technical reports.
  • Gather, review, and document organizational and science portfolio data for quarterly and annual fiscal reporting.  
  • Provide other science communications support as necessary (e.g., for conferences, webinars, targeted campaigns, grant writing, etc.).

Required Skills:

  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including impeccable grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • 2-3 years of science/technical writing experience
  • Knowledge of AP style
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work with minimal supervision in a collaborative and positive team environment
  • A self-starter with the ability to create content quickly and manage time to meet deadlines
  • Experience with and knowledge of various social media platforms
  • Track record in creating engaging and compelling content
  • A collaborative team player who values the success of the whole team in addition to their own success
  • A continuous learner

Desired Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location:

Florida preferred, Texas possible

Company

ABOUT THE ISS NATIONAL LAB

Science in Space to Benefit Life on Earth

International Space Station: Humankind’s Remarkable Achievement and World-Class Laboratory

For more than 17 years, humans have lived and worked continuously onboard the International Space Station, advancing scientific knowledge and demonstrating new technologies, making research breakthroughs not possible on Earth that will enable long-duration exploration into deep space and benefit life here on our planet. A global endeavor, more than 230 people from 18 countries have visited the unique microgravity laboratory that has hosted more than 2,400 research investigations from researchers in more than 103 countries.

For the first time ever, world-class microgravity research was possible for small companies, research institutions, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and others interested in tapping into the unique space environment.

Space Research is Open for Everyone: Discover the ISS National Laboratory

In an effort to expand the research opportunities of this unparalleled platform, the ISS was designated as a U.S. National Laboratory in 2005 by Congress, enabling space research and development access to a broad range of commercial, academic, and government users. The ISS National Laboratory would be responsible for managing all non-NASA research, and all investigations would require the capacity to utilize microgravity for Earth benefits. Now, this unique microgravity research platform is available to U.S. researchers from small companies, research institutions, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and others, all interested in leveraging microgravity to solve complex problems on Earth.

The ISS National Lab is charged with promoting and brokering a diverse range of research, enabling a new era of space research to improve life on Earth.

In 2011, the Center for Advancement of Science in Space, a nonprofit, non-government organization, was selected as the manager of this incredible research facility, with a focus on enabling a new era of space research to improve life on Earth. In this innovative role, the ISS National Lab is charged with promoting and brokering a diverse range of research in life sciencesphysical sciencesremote sensingtechnology development, and education.

Since 2011, the ISS National Lab has selected more than 300 ISS research projects, ranging from developing new drug therapies to monitoring tropical cyclones, improving equipment for first-responders, and producing unique fiber-optics materials in space. This research portfolio represents a growing community of researchers taking their scientific dreams beyond the limits of gravity. Working together with NASA, the ISS National Lab aims to advance the nation’s leadership in commercial space, pursue groundbreaking science not possible on Earth, and leverage the space station to inspire the next generation.

We invite you to join us on this journey.

 

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