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Job: Writer/Researcher/Interviewer--Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences Oral History and Archives Project, UCLA Oral History Program (Los Angeles, California, USA)

• Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 08:33:53 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
• To: sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Job: Writer/Researcher/Interviewer--Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences Oral History and Archives Project, UCLA Oral History Program (Los Angeles, California, USA)
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Russell Johnson


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SENIOR WRITER

Requisition Number: 8887
Salary: $2883 - $4325
Open until filled

Description

Under the supervision of the Director or his designee, develop a 
research plan. Undertake research in secondary and primary
sources relevant to scientists to be interviewed. Conduct 
audio-recorded in-depth interviews. Complete required
post-interview tasks that enable Program colleagues to fulfill 
contractual obligations efficiently, effectively, and on schedule for
the Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences Oral History and Archives 
Project. Duties require extensive travel to interviewee
locations and annual Pew Scholars and professional history conferences, 
all but a few outside the state of California and
occasionally outside the U.S. 

Qualifications

Extensive background in and knowledge of the history of science, 
particularly post-World War II biomedical research. Ability to 
conceptualize, implement, and complete pre-interview research plans in 
secondary and primary sources and apply information during one-on-one 
oral history interviews with scientists. Demonstrated ability to 
complete imaginative and informative one-on-one oral history interviews 
in the biomedical sciences. Ability to extract accurate name spellings 
and technical terms from scientific sources. Demonstrated interpersonal 
skills to communicate with scientists, faculty, academic staff, and 
students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds. Skill in 
self-evaluating interview content to seek additional facts and 
clarifications. Working knowledge of IBM PC WordPerfect and laptop 
computers/complementary software programs. Experience in professional 
tape recording techniques preferred. Possession of valid California 
Driver's License and U.S. passport preferred.