[Englmajors] paid UW technical writing position (fwd)

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> Job Description - Grant Writer

> 

> Posting date: November 15, 2009

> Closing date: December 15, 2009

> Position duration: permanent

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> A part-time (15 to 20 hours per week) position is available at Sensors, 

> Energy, and Automation Laboratory (SEAL), website 

> www.ee.washington.edu/research/seal

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> Sensors, Energy, and Automation Laboratory at the Department of Electrical 

> Engineering, University of Washington, is a research organization focused on 

> the design of sensors for biomedical applications, industrial automation, and 

> energy efficiency. The lab has a part-time position of a grant  writer. 

> Duties include assistance with processing research proposals, project 

> communication with team members, proofreading, and technical writing. Direct 

> experience is not necessary, as training is available, however, the 

> expectations are high with regards to applicant's abilities and motivation. 

> Very interesting job for someone who wants to become a professional grant 

> writer and/or enter the field of entrepreneurship.

> 

> The applicant must meet the following requirements:

> - Native speaker of American English

> - Excellent writing skills

> - Excellent oral communication

> - Highly organized

> - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows

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> Desired, but not necessary requirements:

> - Experience with graphics design

> - Experience with Reference Manager or EndNote

> - Both students as well as staff will be given consideration. More than one 

> position may be available.

> 

> Starting pay rate is $14 per hour with progressive performance-based 

> increases, and a possible eventual conversion to a full-time position.

> 

> Please send cover letter and resume to lab director, Alexander Mamishev, 

> mamishev at ee.washington.edu. In the cover letter, please describe you current 

> student status, if any, GPA, reasons for applying for this position, for how 

> long you may be available, and anything else you might find relevant. Notice 

> that long-term interest in this position is preferred.

>