Full Job Description
We are looking for a Technical Editor to work within the research organization, helping researchers produce documents that are well-argued, honest about their scope and limitations, and clear enough to be evaluated efficiently. The work goes beyond editing individual documents: you will also develop the standards and processes that help the research organization write more clearly and efficiently over time.
The right candidate enjoys working closely with researchers on technically demanding material and takes satisfaction in making complex arguments clearer and stronger.
**Responsibilities**
- Edit research proposals, technical white papers, and internal reports for clarity, structure, and audience, preserving technical accuracy while improving readability.
- Help researchers make their strongest case for their ideas, including an honest assessment of their limitations
- Develop and maintain editorial standards for the research organization, including style guidelines and documentation practices.
- Establish and streamline editorial workflows for drafting, revising, and submitting research documents.
- Lead writing clinics and coach research staff.
- Contribute to AI-assisted writing and editing tools
**Requirements**
- Significant editing experience with technical or scientific material.
- Demonstrated ability to edit with a clear sense of purpose and audience.
- Exceptional command of grammar, style, structure, and argumentation.
- Experience developing or managing style guides, documentation practices, and editorial standards.
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, including the ability to explain editorial decisions in ways that make researchers more effective writers over time.
- Comfort working with quantitative subject matter
**"Friends of Voleon" Candidate Referral Program**
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