... write biographical and historical notes and other contextual information for finding aids ... access to manuscript collections housed at KSRL. * Serves as a resource to other processors ...
... write biographical and historical notes and other contextual information for finding aids ... access to manuscript collections housed at KSRL. * Serves as a resource to other processors ...
Library Associate, Manuscript Processor
Lawrence, KS · On-site
$40K/yr
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an ability to organize and summarize ... manuscript materials. In addition, the Department is heavily involved in the inventory of books and ...
Library Associate, Manuscript Processor
Lawrence, KS · On-site
$40K/yr
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an ability to organize and summarize ... manuscript materials. In addition, the Department is heavily involved in the inventory of books and ...
There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for ...
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There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for ...
There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for ...
There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for ...
There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for ...
There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
$52K - $70K/yr
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$52K - $70K/yr
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Post Doctoral Scholar
Portland, OR · On-site
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
Portland, OR · On-site
$66K - $81K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
Portland, OR · On-site
$66K - $81K/yr
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Post Doctoral Scholar
Portland, OR · On-site
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
Portland, OR · On-site
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Post Doctoral Scholar
$52K - $70K/yr
Manuscript writing * Critical thinking * Strong oral and written communication skills * Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Organized * Self-starter * Time management * Open and willing to ...
Scientific Grant Writer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$32.07/hr
The Scientific Grant Writer is responsible for drafting scientific research reports, assisting in manuscript preparation, and obtaining funding through grant applications. This role will play a key ...
Scientific Grant Writer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$32.07/hr
The Scientific Grant Writer is responsible for drafting scientific research reports, assisting in manuscript preparation, and obtaining funding through grant applications. This role will play a key ...
Scientific Grant Writer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$32.07/hr
The Scientific Grant Writer is responsible for drafting scientific research reports, assisting in manuscript preparation, and obtaining funding through grant applications. This role will play a key ...
Scientific Grant Writer
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$32.07/hr
The Scientific Grant Writer is responsible for drafting scientific research reports, assisting in manuscript preparation, and obtaining funding through grant applications. This role will play a key ...
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Epigenomics
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$49K - $67K/yr
The fellow will allocate 50% of their time to manuscript writing, data analysis, and grant proposal development, and the remaining 50% to project management and mentoring graduate and undergraduate ...
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Epigenomics
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$49K - $67K/yr
The fellow will allocate 50% of their time to manuscript writing, data analysis, and grant proposal development, and the remaining 50% to project management and mentoring graduate and undergraduate ...
May participate in manuscript writing. * Participates in the presentation of research findings. * Attends and participates in investigator meetings and workshops. * Adheres to internal controls and ...
May participate in manuscript writing. * Participates in the presentation of research findings. * Attends and participates in investigator meetings and workshops. * Adheres to internal controls and ...
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Radiobiologist, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK
Knoxville, TN · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
Contribute to manuscript writing, conference presentations, grant proposals, and progress reports. * Provide guidance and training to Ph.D., master's, and undergraduate students in research ...
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Radiobiologist, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK
Knoxville, TN · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
Contribute to manuscript writing, conference presentations, grant proposals, and progress reports. * Provide guidance and training to Ph.D., master's, and undergraduate students in research ...
May participate in manuscript writing. * Participates in the presentation of research findings. * Attends and participates in investigator meetings and workshops. * Adheres to internal controls and ...
May participate in manuscript writing. * Participates in the presentation of research findings. * Attends and participates in investigator meetings and workshops. * Adheres to internal controls and ...
Contract Medical Writer - Remote
$35 - $60/hr
THE CONTRACT MEDICAL WRITER-PUBLICATIONS ROLE We are seeking an experienced Medical Writer to ... Review, annotate, and amend early- to late-stage publication manuscript drafts to tight deadlines ...
Contract Medical Writer - Remote
$35 - $60/hr
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May participate in manuscript writing. * Participates in the presentation of research findings. * Attends and participates in investigator meetings and workshops. * Adheres to internal controls and ...
May participate in manuscript writing. * Participates in the presentation of research findings. * Attends and participates in investigator meetings and workshops. * Adheres to internal controls and ...
We are looking for a Scientific Writer / Project Development Scientist who will help lead clinical ... manuscript publication. We are looking for someone with a collaborative spirit who will enjoy ...
We are looking for a Scientific Writer / Project Development Scientist who will help lead clinical ... manuscript publication. We are looking for someone with a collaborative spirit who will enjoy ...
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University Of Kansas rating
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Job description
70% - Manuscripts Processing:
This position primarily handles more complex and/or larger archival and manuscript collections. Collections may require specialized technical expertise, including processing foreign language materials, an ability to read older forms of English, or working with special formats such as born-digital materials. Key responsibilities include:
Assists with one or more special projects within the Department. Special projects may be long-term or short-term depending on departmental and library priorities at any given time. Also included here are activities that occur on an infrequent basis. This position currently works on the following projects:
This work requires in-depth knowledge of local and national standards, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to improve and/or re-engineer practices from previous projects to streamline workflows for optimal efficiency.
Reporting to the Archives & Manuscripts Coordinator, this full-time position is in the Processing Department at the Kenneth Spencer Research Library (KSRL). KSRL houses KU's distinctive collections which includes rare books and archival material acquired across four collecting areas: Kansas Collection, Special Collections, University Archives and the Wilcox Collection. Following national standards and local policies, this position primarily physically processes complex manuscript collections, born-digital records, and photographic collections. This involves surveying and inventorying collection material, managing processing plans and internal documentation, and doing extensive research both within and outside the collections to generate multilevel descriptions in ArchivesSpace. This position will also assist with cleaning up and enhancing more challenging legacy metadata/EADs and contribute to training materials and processing manuals.
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
This position primarily handles more complex and/or larger archival and manuscript collections. Collections may require specialized technical expertise, including processing foreign language materials, an ability to read older forms of English, or working with special formats such as born-digital materials. Key responsibilities include:
- Surveys, arranges, and rehouses original primary source materials as assigned by supervisor. This work ranges from minimally processing collections through detailed and complex processing of archival and manuscript collections, following national best practices and locally developed procedures specific to KSRL's levels of processing.
- Describes collections using national and local best practices, including Describing Archives: A Contents Standard (DACS) and relevant metadata standards, in the collections management tool, ArchivesSpace, to generate online, publicly available finding aids.
- Conducts research online as well as within collection materials and other readily available resources to write biographical and historical notes and other contextual information for finding aids.
- Creates finding aids for undescribed or under-described legacy collections in an online environment.
- Consults with conservation and curatorial staff as appropriate.
- Suggests subject headings and identifies relevant agents to be associated with finding aids and catalog records.
- Creates agent records in ArchivesSpace following national and local metadata standards.
Assists with one or more special projects within the Department. Special projects may be long-term or short-term depending on departmental and library priorities at any given time. Also included here are activities that occur on an infrequent basis. This position currently works on the following projects:
- Creates finding aids for undescribed or under-described large legacy collections requiring extensive organization and research to process.
- Cleans up standard and complex legacy metadata/EAD finding aids to facilitate better access to manuscript collections housed at KSRL.
- Serves as a resource to other processors particularly when Archives & Manuscripts Coordinator is not available.
- Participates in departmental and cross-unit projects to clean-up and enhance the metadata of digitized collections.
This work requires in-depth knowledge of local and national standards, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to improve and/or re-engineer practices from previous projects to streamline workflows for optimal efficiency.
- Monitors and adjusts workflows for complex collection processing projects.
- Frequently resolves and/or proposes solutions to archival processing problems.
- Keeps supervisor and team members informed of progress for each project.
- Maintains internal documentation about processing and preservation decisions to collection materials.
- Attends and participates in Libraries, Department and Unit meetings along with other team building activities. Engages in ongoing professional development related to the position and commits to positive, solution-oriented problem solving.
Reporting to the Archives & Manuscripts Coordinator, this full-time position is in the Processing Department at the Kenneth Spencer Research Library (KSRL). KSRL houses KU's distinctive collections which includes rare books and archival material acquired across four collecting areas: Kansas Collection, Special Collections, University Archives and the Wilcox Collection. Following national standards and local policies, this position primarily physically processes complex manuscript collections, born-digital records, and photographic collections. This involves surveying and inventorying collection material, managing processing plans and internal documentation, and doing extensive research both within and outside the collections to generate multilevel descriptions in ArchivesSpace. This position will also assist with cleaning up and enhancing more challenging legacy metadata/EADs and contribute to training materials and processing manuals.
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
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