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Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotland's must see visitor attractions. Our mission is to be an essential bridge between citizens, science and technology. We inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and understand its relevance to their own lives.

We are recruiting for a Science Communicator to join the team at GSC to deliver activities and programmes for all our audiences including education, public and corporate visitors.

The position is on a permanent, annualised contract based on 36 hours per week. Availability to work weekends, evenings and public holidays required.

For further details please see our website (link below) for full job description and details of how to apply.

Closing date for applications - Sunday 31st March 2019.

Website: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/science-communicator

 

Salary Range: £22,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)

Full Time - for a fixed term of 2.5 years (potential to extend at end of fixed term period; subject to funding and requirements of organisation)

Dundee Science Centre is currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team to play a key role as Interpretation Manager during an exciting period of transformation at Dundee Science Centre (DSC) through the delivery of our £2Million CONNECT project.

CONNECT will transform Dundee Science Centre into an inspiring community hub and lifelong learning resource that brings people together and builds capacity within the region.

Based on our extensive experience of working with diverse communities, we believe science centres of the future can and should be accessible to currently 'hard to reach' audiences and should feel welcoming, safe and accessible for people of all backgrounds.

To ensure the new interactive exhibits, facilities and learning programmes we create through CONNECT are relevant and accessible to our diverse community, we are embarking on an innovative journey of co-creation where we will listen, understand and respond to the needs of our intended audiences.



As the Interpretation Manager you will be responsible for creating and implementing the interpretation strategy, working with the project team, architects and contractors to ensure that the content and interpretation created are engaging and connect with our audiences.  You will play a key role within the day to day management and coordination of the project.



We are looking for someone with experience of creating interpretative elements for science centres, museums, community or cultural projects, and with knowledge of audience research and its application.

You will also have excellent communication skills, experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.



You will work flexibly within the Dundee Science Centre team, with a working week of 37.5 hours per week; any 5 days of 7, with occasional weekend and evening work a requirement, in addition to occasional travel.



For further information please request a detailed job description and/or supporting information regarding our CONNECT project from: rebecca.duncan@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:rebecca.duncan@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk> or laura.denchfield@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:laura.denchfield@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk>



To apply for the post, please submit your CV and a covering letter, indicating why you feel passionate about this position as well as highlighting your suitability for the role.  Applications should be sent to:

Email: recruitment@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk<mailto:recruitment@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk>



FAO Rebecca Duncan, Head of Development, Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB



Applications to be submitted by 7pm on 1st April 2019 with interviews to take place on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th April 2019; no alternative dates are available.

Salary range £15,500 - £19,000 (depending on experience)
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (any 5 days of 7)

This post is suitable for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a commitment to widening participation to science learning and a passion for engaging a wide variety of public and community audiences with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

You will play a key role in the creation and implementation of Dundee Science Centre's (DSC's) exhibition and public engagement programme of interactive shows, special events, widening access initiatives and projects e.g. Dundee Science Festival, and exhibition programming; designed to suit the needs of our local community and bring people together to enjoy science.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating a variety of interactive shows, activities and projects for all of our audiences; including early years, families, community groups and audiences classed as underserved or hard to reach who may face barriers to engaging with science.

You will play a key role in supporting the wider team to deliver science learning experiences for a wide range of audiences with a focus on quality assurance. You will coordinate and deliver training for the team of Science Communicators and lead by example whilst regularly delivering tailored content within DSC as part of regular exhibition shifts, and on outreach within community hubs.

Working as part of the Exhibition and Community Engagement (ECE) team you will be responsible for the reviewing and reporting processes of the ECE programme, carrying out audience research and analysis, and contributing to marketing and funding application processes. You will represent Dundee Science Centre in collaborative projects, initiate new partnerships and projects, and liaise with industry and Higher Education to incorporate research and discoveries into learning experiences within the ECE Programme.

Dundee Science Centre is looking for an outstanding individual with: a passion for public engagement and community education; excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the motivation to work in a visitor centre environment.

Qualification and knowledge/experience in a relevant area (public engagement, education or community education) is required. Experience in development, coordination, delivery and training of STEM learning experiences and is required. You should also be experienced in managing your own time and workload, leading projects from initiation through to fruition and working towards objectives with little supervision. Experience of providing science communication training is desired, as is experience of liaising with industry and Higher Education to incorporate their research and discoveries into learning experiences for a range of public audiences.

A full, clean UK driving licence is required.

The position of Exhibition and Community Engagement Officer is available on a full time basis, for an initial 12 month period, with the view of continuing the role beyond this, subject to funding.  Evening and weekend work will be required, as will travel across Scotland.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you feel passionate about the position and why you are the best person for the post to:

Email: recruitment@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk

FAO Paul Strachan, Exhibition and Community Engagement Manager, Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB

Applications to be submitted by 7pm on 24th March 2019 with interviews to take place on Wednesday 3rd April 2019; no alternative dates are available.

For additional information about the post please visit: http://www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team/

Laura Denchfield
Human Resources Manager

£27,425 - £30,625 per annum inclusive 

London

Closing date: Monday 11 March at 10am

As JDRF’s Research Communications and Engagement Officer you will support the delivery of our communications strategy. You will be responsible for creating vibrant, engaging research-themed content for different audiences via different channels.  You’ll maintain important relationships with UK-based research scientists.  

You’ll already have some experience of working in a communications team, translating complex research for colleagues. You’ll have evidence of how you’ve galvanised audiences to support science – both on social media and as a speaker at public events. 

Beyond that digital knowledge and those verbal communication skills, it’s crucial that you have first-rate writing abilities. You’ll also offer top-notch creative, time management and planning skills. 

In return we offer you flexible working, good annual leave entitlement, a season ticket or bike loan, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme. We have strong, positive values and friendly culture where we support you in developing your career aspirations.

JDRF is the type 1 diabetes charity.  We are committed to eradicating type 1 diabetes and its effects for everyone in the UK with type 1. We:

●        Fund our world-class research which is approved and administered by our international research programme to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes

●        make sure research moves forward and treatments are delivered as fast as possible

●        give support and a voice to people with type 1 and their families

We are an ambitious and changing organisation.  Be part of the change and help find a cure for type 1 diabetes.  

To apply please visit our website at:  https://jdrf.org.uk/jobs/research-communications-and-engagement-officer/

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’  

 

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotlands must see visitor attractions. Our mission is to be an essential bridge between citizens, science and technology. We inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and understand its relevance to their own lives.

We have an exciting opportunity as we recruit for a STEM Learning Manager to lead the Science (STEM Learning) team to manage GSC's structured learning programmes for school education and community learning. 

This position is temporary for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave and is full-time based on 37.5 hours per week on a salary of £38,664 - £42,645 per annum.

The full job description and details of how to apply is available on the GSC website link below:

https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/stem-learning-manager

If interested, please submit a completed application form to recruitment@glasgowsciencecentre.orgby the closing date, Wednesday 20th March 2019 at Noon.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent Strategic Communication Officer to develop and implement a communication strategy for the Center to commence as soon as possible.

Our research

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) was established in 2010 to conduct fundamental research on metabolism. It is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The Center has around 200 employees from all over the world. We moved into new laboratories, offices and meeting rooms in the Maersk Tower in summer 2017. You can read more about us at http://cbmr.ku.dk.  

 

Medical Museion is a university medical museum combined with an interdisciplinary research group, working together to engage diverse audiences with health and medical sciences in their cultural, historical, and philosophical context. CBMR’s scientific research touches on fundamental questions about human nature; and Medical Museion’s starting point is that metabolic research is an integral part of our culture and common history. We produce exhibitions, events, and online communication; continue to expand the museum’s collections, and support communication training and public debate.

 

Your job

The Strategic Communication Officer will develop and implement a communication strategy for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), in dialogue with the Center’s Program for Metabolic Science in Culture based at Medical Museion, and in co-operation with the Faculty’s communication team.

 

The candidate will be responsible for promoting knowledge of the Center in an international context, with a focus on the scientific world but also collaborating with the Faculty’s communication team and Medical Museion to bring Center science and scientists into the public sphere.

 

Developing an effective communication strategy will require getting to know the Center’s research areas and building relationships with both senior and junior scientists, helping to cultivate an internal Center identity that also looks outward towards societal participation. The role will also be involved in internal communication, helping to build a thoroughly integrated Center with meaningful connections between programs, platforms etc.

 

The Strategic Communication Officer will thus sit part-time in the Center administration, and part-time at Medical Museion as part of a wider multimedia communications team. All members of this team need to combine daily maintenance of a communication environment with innovative, creative thinking about future strategy. Flexibility and collaboration are thus central.

 

Tasks 

• Strategic: Develop an evolving strategic communication plan for CBMR, in an international context  
• International promotion: Promote international knowledge of CBMR, in part through developing website content about the scientists and ongoing work of the Center  
• Center branding: Work with Center leadership to build on the existing mission statement and branding, grounded in the interdisciplinary synergy at the heart of the Center. This branding work will also be connected to Medical Museion’s own public-facing brand  
• Internal identity and communications: Develop internal communications that transmit this vision of the Center, promoting a strong sense of internal identity; and further work with Center scientists and the administration to install an open, collaborative and ideas-led culture  
• Connect scientists to public contexts: Develop knowledge of the Center programs and scientists, keeping track of upcoming research with media relevance and scientists with communication skills. Work with Center scientists to promote conferences & other events, exploring innovative opportunities for media coverage and ‘public aspects’  
• Training and nurturing: Survey Center needs & aspirations for public communication and work with Faculty’s communications team to develop training  
• Editing and writing: Assist with text editing and writing for internal and external communications of all kinds, working closely with Center and Program leadership 

Qualifications

We expect that you have run strategic communication projects, and worked to promote institutional identity and outputs. This could be from a scientific research centre or university, but might also be from the industry, funding bodies, publishers, or similar. You should have experience/interests in both biological sciences, and in science communication. This role does not initially involve line-managing other staff, rather it requires the ability to make connections, collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary communications team, and guide scientists in their communication on an international stage.  

 

Selection criteria

• Experience in strategic communication is a must, preferably in research environment  
• Experience with using communications to build external brands and/or internal identity  
• Ability to write and edit effective texts, for ranges of audiences with varying expertise. Interest or experience in other communication media such as podcasting or photography is a bonus  
• An undergraduate degree or a master in biology or biomedical science is desired, though similar knowledge could be demonstrated through experience. Above all, you must have the curiosity and ability to continue to learn about metabolic science and understand the work of Center scientists  
• Excellent networking, and presentation skills  
• Great people skills  
• Native or academic-level English, and international experience 

Place of employment

The place of employment is the Center Administration, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.  

 

Terms of salary and employment

The employment as “Strategic Communication Officer“(AC-TAP AS) is a full time and permanent position. Starting is as soon as possible or after agreement. Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications.

 

Questions

For further questions about the job description and qualifications, please contact Head of Administration Helle Hald at helle.hald@sund.ku.dk, or Associate Professor Louise Whiteley at lowh@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at mlr@sund.ku.dk.

 

Application

Your application in English should include:  

• Motivation letter (max one page)  
• Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)  
• List of publications  
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education 

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.  

 

Application deadline: 12 April 2019 at 23.59 CET.

 

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

 

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

 

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Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. 

Application due: 4/12/2019

The Publications Officer will be responsible for supporting and managing high quality publication activities to increase the organisation’s profile and communicate evidence and learning. This is a critical editorial and publishing role in the organisation, requiring excellent grammar, outstanding writing skills and an ability to communicate technical content to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will have: Degree in Journalism, Publishing or similar field, or equivalent work experience Experience in a similar role Experience and confidence communicating technical content (i.e. quantitative and qualitative research findings) to a range of audiences (including non-technical stakeholders), distilling into simple and accessible language and messages. Prior experience and strong interest in editorial processes, in-house publications production, and multichannel publications dissemination Good understanding of communications, social media and marketing principles for engaging external audiences Knowledge of global health issues, especially malaria and other communicable disease control, prevention and treatment mechanisms

JD is attached and the link to our website to apply for the role:https://recruitment.malariaconsortium.org/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=&AdminUser=oUEUwWHk43s%3d&VacancyID=1895

Posted: 21/02/2019 16:31 Salary: £25,390 Location: UK Level: Communications	Deadline: 07/03/2019 23:59 Hours: 35.00 Benefits: Pension & UK Package Job Type: Indefinite

This is a really varied role where you can get involved with both proactive and reactive media relations, as well as producing a wide range of digital communications for diverse audiences. 

Here are just a few examples of how diverse the role is:

•             Liaising with senior academics and other press offices to help journalists write accurate and responsible health-related stories
•             Writing press releases for studies published in our in-house journals
•             Designing infographics to run social media campaigns on awareness days like Rare Disease Day/World Obesity Day
•             Interviewing leading scientists and clinicians to create engaging content
•             Creating and compiling emails to engage members with Society activities and events
•             Running the Press Office at national and international conferences to promote scientific content to the media
•             …and much more!

We are a very friendly team and you will have the opportunity to work across the entire organisation. From a professional development point of view, the Society regularly offers opportunities to hone your skills. You really get as much out of this role as you put in; there is a lot of potential for a driven individual to make their mark here.

Finally, Bristol is a fantastic city, there is always something fun going on. The city really is a quirky, cultural hub of activity, so you’ll find plenty to do in your free time. 

The role is fixed term for 12 months, salary is circa £25k per year, application deadline is Monday 11 March 2019. 

Contact Lynsey Forsyth (lynsey.forsyth@endocrinology.org) for informal enquiries, to see the full job description and to apply.

You may have heard that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Now is merging with Breast Cancer Care to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. United, we'll have the ability to carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

£24,500 to £27,000 per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week
Central London

The deadline to apply is 23:59 Tuesday 12 March.

Please use the link to find out more and apply: https://recruitment.breastcancernow.org/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=6Dqy3cKIDOg=&VacancyID=2407