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Overview The Arc Institute is a new scientific institution conducting curiosity-driven basic science and technology development to understand and treat complex human diseases. Arc is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and operates in partnership with Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley. Arc funds Core Investigators’ research groups, develops technology, provides operational, financial, and scientific support, and fosters a culture focused on scientific curiosity, truth, broad ambition, and selfless collaboration. Arc has scaled to nearly 200 people with $650M+ in committed funding and a state-of-the-art lab facility in Palo Alto. About the position As Arc’s Scientific Writer, you’ll serve as the bridge between Arc's world-class interdisciplinary research and its diverse audiences. You’ll work collaboratively with Arc’s Core Investigators, Science Fellows, Innovation Investigators, and Tech Center researchers to ensure their work is accurately and compellingly communicated to researchers, employees, and other Institute audiences. You’ll develop a deep understanding of Arc’s science, the Institute’s goals, and how content fits into the larger research ecosystem to prepare material that resonates with scientific readers. This is a hybrid onsite role, reporting to the Head of Communications. About you Exceptional writer, editor, and presenter with a portfolio of work communicating to researcher and/or technical audiences Thoughtful about translating complex science for target audiences without sacrificing accuracy Detail-oriented professional who asks good questions, takes feedback well, and understands the importance of scientific precision Strong collaborator who can work effectively with diverse research teams and support staff Lifelong learner who is excited to communicate about a range of research at the interface of biology, AI, engineering, neuroscience, and immunology In this position you will Write and edit research updates, blog posts, press releases, and web content that accurately represents Arc’s diverse research portfolio Assist researchers with journal commentaries and perspective manuscript preparation, particularly in translating technical findings for broader scientific audiences Collaborate with Arc scientists to develop presentations for internal meetings, conferences, and stakeholder presentations Work closely with Arc scientists to understand and communicate emerging research developments while identifying opportunities to participate in broader scientific discussions that could raise Arc’s profile Identify opportunities for strategic content that would help Arc tell its story Requirements PhD in biological sciences, computational biology, machine learning, neuroscience, or related field with demonstrated research experience 3+ years conducting original scientific research with a track record of peer-reviewed publications Proven ability to write about complex scientific topics for both technical and general audiences Experience creating presentations and visual materials for scientific audiences Excellent project management skills and ability to work on multiple pieces simultaneously Able to commit to a hybrid onsite schedule Compensation The base salary range for this position is $110,250 - $135,500. The actual base compensation paid to any individual for this position may vary based on factors such as experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and internal equity. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, dependent on individual and institute performance factors. EEO and Voluntary Self-Identification Arc Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. For government reporting purposes, we may ask candidates to respond to voluntary self-identification surveys. Completion of the form is voluntary and confidential. Information collected is used to measure the effectiveness of outreach and recruitment efforts and will not be used in hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arcinstitute

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