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ADS Level 6 - Scientific Editor - Department of Health Management - Atlantic Veterinary College (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
50E18
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Health Management - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
ADS Level 6 - Scientific Editor
Contract:
Casual Position (Grant Funded)
Hours of Work:
Average of 5 hours per week.  Hours and location can very each week based on the editing needs at the time.
Salary:
$27.29 per hour as per CUPE 1870
Term:

June 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

 

The Canadian Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in aquatic epidemiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College is seeking to hire a science editor to support projects associated with the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide one-on-one writing support to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty associated with the CERC program or CERC projects
• To proofread manuscripts by graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty associated with the CERC program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts (English major), or a Degree/Diploma in Journalism, or a Bachelor of Science with an extensive record of peer-reviewed publications, or equivalent related experience
• Significant experience in science-based writing and/or editing, for example, scientific papers and reports, and familiarity with CSE (Council of Science Editors) formatting
• Experience in working with students at a variety of levels, with preference for experience at the university level in mentoring writing
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to meet the editing needs of the week
• Flexibility in hours required each week based on editing needs from the group

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.