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Science Content Assistant

29 Sep 2021 4:23 PM | Anonymous

Job Title: Science Content Assistant

Accountable to: Director of Science Engagement

Location: 21 Albemarle Street, London

Contract type: Fixed term contract. October to December - Full time –35 hours per week

Salary: £15.25 per hour (equivalent to c£27,000 per annum pro rata for the term of the contract)

Closing Date: Midday Monday 4 October

Interviews are planned for 7/8 October by Teams

 

A unique opportunity to join us on a temporary contract at the Ri's busiest and most exciting time of year: the planning, filming and broadcast of the Christmas Lectures.

 

The Ri is an independent charity and home of the Faraday Museum. Our purpose is to create opportunities for as many people as possible to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives. We’ve been doing this for well over 200 years and  it’s more important today than ever. 

 

Started by Michael Faraday in 1825, and broadcast on national television every year, the CHRISTMAS LECTURES are the UK's flagship science series. The three-part series is filmed in front of a live audience in the Ri’s famous lecture theatre and watched by millions on the BBC over the festive period and on BBC iPlayer and the Ri YouTube channel afterwards.

 

The Science Content Assistant will be a key part of the delivery team for the lectures and will assist with the creation development and implementation of the 2021 CHRISTMAS LECTURES and the linked schools resources.

 

Do you have: 

  • Experience working on projects with multiple stakeholders and tight budgets, to a rigid timetable.
  • Experience of sourcing, developing, and building demonstrations and/or props.
  • Experience working in a TV studio or theatre environment.
  • An interest in the history and development of scientific demonstrations.
  • Experience in using power tools.

 

If so, we’d love to hear from you! 

 

Interested?

Please see our website at: https://www.rigb.org/about/work-with-us/jobs/science-content-assistant to download a full job description and person specification. To apply please email your CV our CV and a short note to highlight your interest, experience and suitability for this role to recruitment@ri.ac.uk by midday on Monday 4 October 

 

Please note: we need a quick start for this role; therefore we are encouraging applications from applicants who are available immediately

 


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