Scientific Digital and Visual Specialist

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) –Assign a percentage to each essential function (equal to 100%):

Scientific Visual Storytelling

• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging visual formats
• Design high-quality: Infographic,Graphical abstracts,Social media visuals, Executive-level presentation materials,Booklets, Flyers,Academic Magazine.
• Utilize design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, or equivalent platforms
• Enhance scientific narratives through visual clarity and storytelling.

Digital Content Strategy & Distribution

• Execute a strategic content distribution plan aligned with institutional priorities
• Ensure consistent and timely publishing within a structured content pipeline
• Leverage digital tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms for scheduling and distribution
• Utilize tools such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)
• Develop and maintain a content performance dashboard
• Optimize content for visibility and discoverability (SEO and platform best practices). Ensure research content is easy to find, clearly presented, and reaches the right audiences across digital platforms

Brand & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all visual and digital outputs align with institutional brand standards and narrative themes
• Maintain a high level of design quality and consistency across platforms
• Collaborate with communications and research teams to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Pursue training and development relevant to responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.
• Excellent skills in writing clear, engaging, and persuasive text appropriate to target audiences, while ensuring adherence to sponsor's guidelines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.
• Utilize design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, or equivalent platforms
• Utilize tools such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)
• Familiarity with federal research agencies, especially NIH.
• Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.
• Familiarity with the academic research environment.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Receptive to constructive criticism
• Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and scheduling complex work assignments.
• Knowledge of common computer application programs (e.g., office software, spreadsheets, databases, web CMS)
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain  confidentiality.Experience integrating biological domain knowledge with quantitative methods.
• Familiarity with federal research agencies, including NIH and NSF.
• Knowledge of federal policies pertinent to federal grants and proposals.
• Familiarity with the academic research environment.

Education and Experience Required:

• PhD or advanced degree in scientific communications, and Biomedical Sciences. Advanced degree in a health-related science field, communications, journalism, English, or closely related field, or compelling equivalent of experience or training.
• Experience in developing and maintaining online resources and tools