Grant Writer (PhD Student)

Grant Writer (PhD Student) 

About the Role 

Esurgi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Grant Writer (PhD Student) to support the development and submission of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications. This individual will collaborate closely with external consultants and Grant Writing Interns, ensuring the team is aligned, properly trained, and producing high-quality grant proposals. 

The ideal candidate has a proven history of winning grant(s) including with NIH or DoD. 

Key Responsibilities 

Collaborate with external grant writing consultants throughout the grant application process. 

Mentor and guide Grant Writing Interns to ensure they understand grant requirements and submission expectations. 

Review, edit, and provide feedback on grant applications and supporting documentation. 

Ensure grant process meets requirements, deadlines, and quality standards. 

Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical, scientific, and business information required for proposals. 

Minimum Requirements 

Currently pursuing or holding an advanced degree, such as a PhD, MD, DPT, PharmD, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific, engineering, clinical, or healthcare discipline. Postdoctoral training is preferred but not required. 

Strong experience writing, reviewing, and editing grant proposals. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. 

Strong organizational skills; project management skills are preferred.  

Ability to work in a remote environment. 

Demonstrated history of winning Grant Applications especially for NIH or DoD is preferred.  

Commitment 

Approximately 10 hours per week 

Commitment for the duration of the grant application process (approximately 20 weeks) 

Compensation 

Successful candidates will receive one of the following compensation options: 

A compensated role funded through the awarded grant during the grant execution period; or 

Convertible Notes for winning a funding round. 

Why Esurgi? 

Work alongside experienced healthcare and research professionals inacademia and biotech. 

Contribute to cutting-edge bio-health technologies. 

Flexible, fully remote work environment. 

Opportunity to play a meaningful role in securing funding for innovative medical technologies.