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Grant Writer / Staff Scientist, Sanjana Lab – New York Genome Center

Join to apply for the Grant Writer / Staff Scientist, Sanjana Lab role at New York Genome Center. This position focuses on preparing grant applications and scientific communication on a wide range of genomic research topics. The staff scientist supports NYGC’s research team in building and expanding a successful, independently‑funded research base.

Key Responsibilities

• Takes a lead role in preparation and project management of individual and multi‑investigator proposals.
• Provides advice on grantsmanship, editorial support and standardized language for administrative sections.
• Identifies opportunities for funding.
• Manages the scientific writing process, including proposal management, team‑building and coordination; establishing timelines and deliverables.
• Provides draft preparation, review, and revision of grants and scientific writing.
• Coordinates with and supports Sponsored Research staff to ensure timely, accurate application submission.
• Edits manuscripts, fellowship applications, research progress reports, clinical research protocols, and other research communications materials.
• Interacts with lab members to independently develop new grant proposals.
• Organizes small group meetings with lab members to review project progress, plan experiments, and integrate team data.
• Assists in the design and planning of functional genomics and genetic perturbation experiments.
• Assists in analysis and figure preparation of diverse types of data, including high‑throughput sequencing, microscopy images, gel images, and schematic diagrams.

Qualifications

• PhD in genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience, or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of research experience, including contributing to grant writing.
• NIH experience strongly desirable.
• Exceptional written communication skills for preparing and editing grant applications, publications, and other research communications.
• Ability to grasp complex technical subjects, synthesize evidence, and apply this to technical writing.
• Experience handling scientific writing and project management for multi‑investigator and institutional grant applications strongly preferred.
• Experience with grant development concepts, practices, and procedures in a research environment preferred.
• Applied statistics background required for power calculations and developing quantitative metrics for genomic assays.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of investigators and administrative personnel.
• Strong project management skills and experience required.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $62,000–78,000 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About the New York Genome Center

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research.

NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state‑of‑the‑art analytics, and the development of genomic tools.

NYGC concentrates specifically on disease‑based research in neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar), neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer.

Located in Lower Manhattan, NYGC was founded by and remains closely affiliated with leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to NYGC’s core mission. NYGC values an inclusive and equitable workplace and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

NYGC is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and takes affirmative action in support of hiring and advancing employees who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other (Biotechnology)

Eligibility for visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available.