About Wave

Wave is a mission driven company dedicated to increasing access to emotional well-being for everyone. We are delivering evidence-based treatment pathways, using a stepped-care model including an app, health and wellness coaches, and licensed psychologists. We use careful measurement to assess and learn where our users need support, and provide personalized care. We aim to empower people to live the life they want, understanding that well-being is not one-size-fits-all, and that all people benefit from the support of the right skills, delivered in the right way, at the right time. 

We are a female-founded company, looking for driven, creative, and passionate individuals to join in our mission. If you’re excited about this role, and making a significant impact on access to emotional wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you! 

We are seeking a Grant Writer to support the preparation, submission, and management of NIH SBIR Phase I grant applications and other funding opportunities. This role involves grant writing, administrative coordination, and strategic input on research design and methodology. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and have experience with NIH grants or federal research funding. Note that this will initially be scoped as a 3-month contract, remote position, beginning at 5-10 hours/week, with hourly commitment ramping to up to 20 hours/week as the grant deadline approaches. There may be room for extension of the contract. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Grant Support & Editing (50%) 

● Assist in drafting and refining Specific Aims and Research Strategy. 

● Conduct literature reviews and compile supporting evidence and references for proposal sections. 

● Ensure grant application aligns with NIH guidelines and funding priorities. 

● Review and edit proposal for clarity, coherence, and compliance. 

2. Administrative & Project Coordination (30%) 

● Manage SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons registrations and compliance requirements. 

● Track grant deadlines & adhere to submission timelines, ensuring all materials are submitted on time. 

● Assist with gathering letters of support, budget justifications, and biosketches. 

3. Research Strategy & Ideation Support (20%) 

● Contribute to brainstorming sessions for refining research strategies. 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

● Strong grant writing and editing skills. 

● Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively. 

● Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 

Preferred: 

● Experience with NIH, SBIR, or other federal research grant applications. 

● Familiarity with Grants.gov, eRA Commons, and SAM.gov registration processes. 

● Experience in digital health, AI, mental health, or social determinants of health research. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wave is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Wave will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Wave encourages applicants of all ages and will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to research@wavelife.io.