Freelance Science Writer - Health, Medical and Biological Sciences Remote
Job description
We require a freelance writer with expertise in Health, Medical and Biological Sciences (e.g., disease, drug development, all aspects of basic, translational and clinical research, psychology, neuroscience).
For each assignment, the writer will be sent several scientific papers from a particular research group. They will then be asked to write a 1200 - 1700 word accessible magazine article about the research, plus a 100–150 word biography on the principal investigator, and will be paid between £60 -£80 per assignment. We will provide examples of previous articles to demonstrate the clear and concise writing style that we are seeking. Candidates must have a flair for writing, coupled with a strong academic background in relevant subjects Candidates must be available to write approximately two articles per month.
Successful candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing task to ensure quality and accuracy before any work is offered.
When applying, please detail your academic background and writing experience, along with your CV.
Requirements:
Flair for writing – previous experience as a writer for a science magazine/website/blog required (provide example)
Strong academic background – MSc/PhD level
Ability to meet deadlines
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- science writing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
