About Edacious
Edacious is a technology company revolutionizing how we measure and improve food quality. We develop innovative tools to analyze nutritional content and environmental impact, helping producers create better food and enabling consumers to make informed choices.
Position Overview
We're seeking a consultant to develop a USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant application. This project will integrate data science, nutrition science, agricultural science, and livestock management via the creation of a pipeline to extract information from the scientific literature. This pipeline will include transformer models, natural language processing, and data extraction systems. Technical staff will be available to assist with the technical component, while the consultant will lead the writing and grant application process. Knowledge of data science is not a requirement. You will need to conduct a thorough review and analysis of the literature to identify project priorities and novelty.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate in the development of a comprehensive USDA AFRI grant application, including:
Writing compelling specific aims and research strategy sections
Developing detailed budgets and budget justifications
Creating project timelines and management plans
Drafting facilities and equipment descriptions
Preparing bio sketches for key personnel
Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather technical content
Ensure compliance with all USDA AFRI submission requirements
Guide the proposal through internal review processes, ensuring high quality, timely submissions
Meet all submission deadlines and formatting requirements
Required QualificationsGRANT WRITING EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years of experience writing federal grant applications
Demonstrated success rate with USDA grants, particularly AFRI
Experience with grants.gov and other federal submission portals
Knowledge of current USDA funding priorities and review criteria
Proven ability to translate technical concepts into compelling proposals
Clear and organized technical writing skills
Track record of managing complex proposal development timelines
Familiarity with Zotero and citation management
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Publication history in peer-reviewed journals
Experience synthesizing input from multiple technical disciplines
Excellent technical writing skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with USDA AFRI's Foundational and Applied Science program area
Experience writing successful multi-institution or collaborative grants
Knowledge of food systems, agricultural science, or nutrition
Interest in or familiarity with data science applications in science preferred, but not required
Familiarity with current funding landscape for agricultural technology
Required Work Sample
Candidates must provide:
One example of a successful grant application (redacted as needed)
One example of a technical publication
Summary of grant success rates and funding amounts secured
Why Join Us?
At Edacious, we're building technology to make our food system more sustainable and nutritious. Our work directly impacts both human health and environmental sustainability through data-driven innovation.
Project Timeline
Application development: 4 week - 1 month engagement
Target submission: November 16th, 2024
Estimated project effort: ~30 hours per week
\nPlease send your CV to J.haber@edacious.com to apply.
