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Projects Officer - Web and events
The ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum

The ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum (based at The University of Edinburgh) is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, and works to connect social science research on genomics with public policy debates and decision making. The Forum runs a programme of national and international activities to draw natural and social scientists, policy makers, regulators, civil society and business into an ongoing dialogue about the relationship between genomics and society. The Forum is part of the ESRC Genomics Network.

We are looking for a Projects Officer (6 month contract) to:

Assist with the management and delivery of major events (including meetings, conferences and lectures)

Take on a central role as ESRC Genomics Network web officer (responsible for posting web copy, collating web updates, producing web user reports and generating online images/graphics).

Promote and manage the Forum’s Visiting Fellowship Programme, working closely with the Forum’s Deputy Director and other colleagues

Web: www.genomicsnetwork.ac.uk/forum/aboutus/jobopportunities/

E-mail: c.demowbray@ed.ac.uk

Closing date: 15 Sep 2008

Press Officer
The ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum

The ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum (based at The University of Edinburgh) is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, and works to connect social science research on genomics with public policy debates and decision making. The Forum runs a programme of national and international activities to draw natural and social scientists, policy makers, regulators, civil society and business into an ongoing dialogue about the relationship between genomics and society. The Forum is part of the ESRC Genomics Network (EGN).

We are looking for a Press Officer (6 month contract) to:

Manage and deliver press activities for the ESRC Genomics Forum and ESRC Genomics Network (as required)

Identify key media contacts and coordinate media relations

Act as a Science writer for the organisation; providing copy for the EGN newsletter, website and external publications

Web: www.genomicsnetwork.ac.uk/forum/aboutus/jobopportunities/

E-mail: c.demowbray@ed.ac.uk

Closing date: 15 Sep 2008

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Nuffield Council on Bioethics

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to help disseminate and promote the work of the Council to a wide range of stakeholders, including policy makers, healthcare professionals, journalists and young people. Tasks could range from organising events and planning media campaigns, to producing the Council’s e-newsletter.

The candidate will require a degree; experience in communications, public affairs, policy or education; and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This new post will be extremely varied and provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to further their career in communications.
Starting salary: £24,393

Web: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/go/aboutus/page_872.html

E-mail: cperkins@nuffieldbioethics.org

Closing date: 19 Sep 2008

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