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SAFE-T System delivers 24/7 telehealth support and guidance during sexual assault forensic examinations to provide the
highest quality of care. Formed in 2017 within the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, the Sexual Assault Forensic
Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center serves as the research and evaluation component of the SAFE-T System. Over the last decade,
SAFE-T researchers have worked to understand the experiences of sexual assault survivors and how best to deliver care that optimizes healing
and recovery. This research is central to SAFE-T System’s telehealth model, enabling partner sites to leverage SAFE-T’s
expertise and provide the highest standard of care.
Description of Services Needed
We are seeking a strong
academic writer to contract for writing support on specific projects related to SAFE-T Center research. As an independent contractor, you
would directly support the Principal Investigator (PI) in advancing peer-reviewed journal publications, other academic and non-academic
communication and outreach materials, and support grant application development.
Primary Duties
With guidance
from the PI and SAFE-T Co-Investigators, work independently and collaboratively to rapidly advance the dissemination of SAFE-T research,
policy, and outreach products. Advancing scientific publications, including generating ideas about publications related to project outcomes
and process knowledge, work as a collaborative writing partner for academic and non-academic publications and grant applications, and
addressing publication revisions and resubmissions, is the primary function of this role. Contributing to content for media or outreach is
not the primary duty for this role, but this role may support those activities if needed.
We are seeking someone who possesses strong
academic writing skills and can quickly learn about the SAFE-T Center program and research goals. The candidate will be able to adopt a
writing style to ensure a cohesive message about SAFE-T Center is evident across publications and products. Social science academic writing
experience with strong publication record is essential. Experience working with or on projects related to victimization is strongly
preferred. This individual must be able to work independently and collaboratively with writing partners. Innovative thought regarding the
framing, development, and dissemination of research and grant proposals is valued.
The individual will be self-managed and, as an
independent contractor, will report regularly to the PI. The individual will need to plan his or her own schedule, coordinating several
ongoing projects and assignments simultaneously, and track their time and effort. A Statement of Work will be required to clearly outline
work to be performed and estimated time and level of effort. Please note that this is not a
Penn State job or employment opportunity, but rather an independent contractor opportunity. The individual selected for this opportunity
will have to register within the Penn State Supplier Management system.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send cover
letter and CV to the attention of Jennifer Delwiche, SAFE-T Research Associate, at [email protected].
