The Voleon Group

Technical Staff Editor

The Voleon Group$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of editing experience with technical or scientific content.
  • Strong editorial skills with a focus on clarity and audience engagement.
  • Proficient in grammar, style, and argumentation structure.
  • Experience creating and managing editorial standards and style guides.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective coaching and feedback on writing.
  • Comfortable with quantitative material and technical concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Edit technical documents for clarity and structure while preserving accuracy.
  • Assist researchers in effectively presenting their arguments and acknowledging limitations.
  • Create and uphold editorial standards and style guidelines for the organization.
  • Streamline workflows for drafting and revising research documents.
  • Lead workshops to improve writing skills among research staff.
  • Contribute to the development of AI writing and editing tools.

Benefits

  • Participation in the 'Friends of Voleon' Candidate Referral Program with potential for bonuses.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through interaction with researchers.
  • Access to workshops and coaching sessions to enhance writing and editing skills.
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** If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms and conditions please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.

About The Voleon Group

The Voleon Group is a quantitative investment management firm that uses advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. The company was founded in 2007 by Michael Kharitonov and Jon McAuliffe and is based in San Francisco, California. Voleon's investment strategies are based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the company has a team of over 200 researchers and engineers working to develop and improve its algorithms. Voleon manages several funds, including a long/short equity fund and a futures fund, and has a strong track record of performance. The company is known for its rigorous approach to research and its commitment to transparency and ethical behavior.
Learn more about The Voleon Group
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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