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Williamsburg, VA · Hybrid

They will be a member of the Neuroscience Px team, working across brand marketing, market access ... CompetencyStrong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ...

Omnicom

Account Director

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

They will be a member of the Neuroscience Px team, working across brand marketing, market access ... CompetencyStrong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ...

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A Neuroscience Writer creates content about brain science, neurology, psychology, and related topics for various audiences. They translate complex research into engaging articles, blog posts, whitepapers, or educational materials. Their work may involve summarizing scientific studies, writing for medical organizations, or producing content for general readers interested in neuroscience. Strong research skills, scientific knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly are essential.

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A Neuroscience Writer is usually responsible for researching recent developments in neuroscience, creating clear and engaging articles or reports, and fact-checking all content for scientific accuracy. Their typical day may involve interviewing researchers, reviewing peer-reviewed papers, and collaborating with editors or subject matter experts to refine the final pieces. They may also participate in content planning meetings and adapt writing style according to the publication's target audience. Consistent deadlines and diverse writing projects make the role dynamic and intellectually stimulating, ideal for those who enjoy both science and communication.

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To thrive as a Neuroscience Writer, you need a solid foundation in neuroscience or a related life science, advanced research skills, and strong scientific writing ability, often backed by a relevant degree such as a bachelor's or master's in neuroscience or biology. Familiarity with reference management tools (like EndNote or Zotero) and access to scientific journals are important, and some roles may benefit from certification in science communication or medical writing. Exceptional attention to detail, curiosity, and the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences are key soft skills. These competencies are essential to ensure accurate, clear, and accessible communication of scientific findings for both professional and lay audiences.

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Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Inova
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Job description


Inova Neuroscience Research is looking for a dedicated Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Team. This full-time (30 hrs/week) role will be day-shift working Monday - Friday located in Falls Church, VA.
The Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for Career Planning and Professional Development Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge and research skill development. Trains others, attends and gives seminar-type presentations, learns new lab and informatic-based techniques, performs required research protocol maintenance, serves on internal and external committees, and presents and publishes research and related findings.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow Responsibilities:
  • Participates in various educational workshops such as developing grant applications, preparing research publications, and writing research proposals.
  • Gives presentations at appropriate meetings, conferences, and seminars. Participates in Inova research seminars including presenting research findings and obtaining feedback from colleagues and peers.
  • Selects a specific research project and conducts that project semi-independently, but under the mentorship of Inova staff, as well as with collaborating mentors.
  • Assists leaders and other investigators in preparing analytical methods/results for publication in professional journals and presentations at professional meetings.
  • Assists in the development of grant applications for service line projects.
  • Contributes to large projects and/or leads smaller research projects.
  • Meets regularly with mentor(s), research managers, and academic advisors to discuss progress on research projects and identify and resolve any difficulties carrying out their work.
  • Protects and promotes technologies and products through appropriate use of patents, internal and external publications, conference presentations, and trade secrets.
  • Performs medical duties as assigned and relevant to credentials and research study needs
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: MD, PhD or equivalent degree
  • Experience: 1 year of human, translational and basic research-oriented experience
  • Certification: BLS for MD candidates only.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited medical school preferred.
  • Strong interest in neuroscience research and academic medicine preferred.

About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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