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The Impact Team at Northumbria University (in Newcastle, UK) is recruiting a permanent Impact and Engagement Officer to work with researchers at the university to maximise the impact of their research by helping them engage and communicate with external stakeholders. 

Location: A blend of remote working with some on-campus engagements in Newcastle

Salary: £36,382 - £40,927

 

Closing date: Extended to 1^st November 2021

The Impact and Engagement Officer will work proactively and in partnership with professional and academic colleagues to catalyse, stimulate and support impact activities, including increased public and policy engagement, impact integration and evaluation in grant applications and funded projects, and impact into teaching/education – thereby maximising the impact of Northumbria University's research.

The role holder will have a thorough knowledge of research impact within funding and assessment exercises and will use this to develop and deliver training, provide one-to-one support and proactively identify opportunities. The post will support Northumbria's impact culture, assisting academics to extend the reach and significance of their impact through activities such as knowledge mobilisation and exchange, IP, commercialisation, and other relevant mechanisms.

As a member of the Impact Team, you will make a significant contribution to future research assessment exercises and manage a portfolio of impact case studies, working with senior department and faculty colleagues to proactively plan and support their development.

The post holder will also be required to professionally engage with external stakeholders and develop and maintain their own networks for impact development, including local, regional, and national networks for policy and public engagement.

You will have: 

• A strong understanding of research impact in its widest context
• Knowledge of research management in HE, including an excellent understanding of impact requirements in research assessment (REF).
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with academic and professional colleagues, and external stakeholders, with credibility to engage and influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex, highly detailed, technical or specialist information, including experience of writing for different audiences and different media.

For more information visit:

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/work-for-us/job-vacancies/professional-7723-impact-and-engagement-officer

In June 2022, the Institute of Physics (IOP) will be opening a new public-facing exhibition at 37 Caledonian Road, its London building in Kings Cross. The exhibition is aimed at young people aged 7-9, and their families, and will be in support of the IOP’s Limit Less campaign that aims to increase the number of underrepresented young people doing physics post-16. 

 

When creating this exhibition, we ask the question: how can we celebrate the contributions that are being made by physicists in the UK and Ireland to address the extraordinary challenges we are facing as society, a species and a planet? The 2022 Family Exhibition will explore this idea – shining a light on the physicists who are working to create a safer, more sustainable and healthier world and inspiring young people and their families to think about their future and the role they want to play in shaping it. Ultimately, the key message will be in line with the Limit Less campaign – do physics after 16 to change the world. 

 

A vital part of this exhibition will be an exciting selection of interactive exhibits and activities; we want visitors to be able to step into a physicist’s shoes and try out activities inspired by real life science, and be inspired in turn. To deliver the exhibition, the IOP is seeking to appoint a freelance Exhibit Developer to support the London-based Public Engagement Team by contributing to the development, design, procurement and delivery of key elements of the exhibition. 

 

If you are interested in finding out more, please email Toby Shannon-Smith, Public Engagement Manager (toby.shannon-smith@iop.org) for a job pack and more information about the recruitment process for this freelance opportunity. Deadline for expressions of interest – Friday 22^nd October 2021.

 

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Editorial Assistant or Junior Writer to join Phacilitate to assist in the delivery of a rapidly developing content pipeline.

   

  The successful person will be joining the team at a really exciting time with the launch of a new website, content strategy and return to in-person events! The Editorial Assistant will own the delivery of organic content, writing regular industry news, commissioning insights from key opinion leaders and developing blog content focussed on different initiatives and campaigns from across the Phacilitate portfolio.

   

  Reporting into the Editor, this role will be integral to the development and growth of Phacilitate’s editorial content strategy, as well as the brand and portfolio itself.

   

  This is a very exciting opportunity for a life science graduate keen to start a career in science communication. Full training will be provided and we are really looking for someone whose personal values align with ours. These are:

• ·         We dream big
• ·         We bring our whole hearts to work
• ·         We deliver on our promises
• ·         We treat each other like family

• Our values set us apart from others. We create an inclusive environment that empowers our team, business and community to thrive. Our vision is to improve the journey to commercialisation for every cell and gene therapy biotech, and our editorial team plays a key role in this.

  If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

   

  Customer Centricity:

• ·         We put our customers at the heart of what we do, so it is important that you do too.
• ·         The Editorial Assistant is expected to build strong relationships with our customers and network members, delivering great customer success
• ·         You will also be creating and delivering content that aligns with the Customer Value Journey as per each product and persona, ensuring each campaign is delivering on set KPIs

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  Key Responsibilities:

• ·         Content commissioning, curation and development for Phacilitate Insights and Resources, including news stories, interviews and special features including infographics, eBooks and webinars
• ·         Assisting in the delivery of client-sponsored content in line with a busy editorial calendar and customer playbook
• ·         Assisting the marketing team in the management of our various social media channels and weekly newsletters
• ·         Attend and report from industry events
• ·         Manage weekly internal analytics updates to keep wider team up-to-date with content delivery and key marketing campaigns
• ·         Supporting the Editor and Marketing Managers with ad-hoc content marketing campaigns across the portfolio, including commercial projects, partnerships and events

• The Candidate:

• ·         Has a life sciences degree with an interest in the biotech sector
• ·         Has a strong interest in science communication – may have experience (paid or voluntary) or qualifications in scientific publishing, journalism, scientific writing or similar
• ·         Enjoys writing with skill, accuracy and attention to detail and relishes the opportunity for personal/professional development in this area

 

To apply, please email Georgi Makin (georgi@phacilitate.com) with a CV and cover letter outlining why you believe you would be suitable for the role.

 

Scientific Communications and Outreach Officer - Universities Federation for Animal Welfare/Humane Slaughter Association.

Salary: £28331 to £36914 plus £2194 London Weighting (where applicable)
Full time, Hertfordshire (UK) based (with the possibility of home and/or flexible working)

Application deadline: 22nd October 2021

 

Are you a talented science communicator who shares our passion for using scientific evidence to benefit the lives of animals? Can you help us improve the way we disseminate knowledge about animal welfare to a wide range of audiences?

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) are two sister charities focussed on the promotion of scientific, evidence-based approaches to animal welfare. We fund research, support the animal welfare science community and advocate for evidence-based improvements to animal welfare worldwide.

Communicating animal welfare science to both specialist audiences and the wider public is key to turning science into real-world improvements in animal welfare. Both charities are looking to improve the way they translate animal welfare science information into effective communications aimed at various audiences.

You will have a comprehensive scientific knowledge (likely including a degree or postgraduate qualification in a biological science or veterinary medicine) and be a natural and experienced communicator. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of science communication work through which they can demonstrate their skills.

The postholder will work closely with our internal scientific and technical staff as well as the scientists and experts we work with to produce communications using multiple channels including web, e-learning resources, print, social media, video etc. You should also have experience of promoting news-worthy stories to the media through press-releases and other routes. Experience of graphic design, infographic production and video editing would be advantageous.

This position can be office-based, or predominantly home-based: however, the postholder will be expected to attend some meetings at our offices in Hertfordshire and to undertake travel within the UK and possibly overseas. Because we’re based in the UK, the appointee will need to be UK-based and legally entitled to work in the UK.

The candidate must be comfortable with the charities’ approach to animal welfare which includes co-operation with industries which use animals, including the livestock and slaughter industries. Whilst both charities promote the highest standards of animal welfare, they do not oppose the use of animals per se.

More information: https://www.ufaw.org.uk/about-ufaw/careers

Hours: Part-time 33.75 hours per week (0.9 FTE, can be worked over 4 or 5 days)

Salary: £44,000-£50,000 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: CEO

Direct Reports: 1 x Sustainable Futures Innovator

Our sustainability work began in 2011 and has grown so that we are now recognised as the world leader in the fast-developing field of sustainability in science centres. As part of the Leadership Team, you will lead on We The Curious’ Sustainable Futures work and strategy, embedding sustainability into the culture of the organisation and being a spokesperson for sustainability for the organisation, city and sector. You will champion action on the climate and ecology emergency within We The Curious and with its audiences. You’ll partner and lead a programme of organisational change and training to engage all staff and ensure environmental sustainability is embedded into the culture of the organisation.

How to Apply:-

For a full job description and info on how to apply, please click here

Closing date for applications: - 17th October 2021, Midnight

Interview dates:  TBC but we will give you as much notice as possible

Application deadline: 06/10/2021

We are seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher with excellent skills in qualitative research methods to join us working on a research programme funded by NIHR.

You will be contributing to a research programme called “Transforming outpatient consultations by integrating regular symptom tracking into clinical care: the Remote Monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis (REMORA2) study”. The REMORA2 programme is funded by NIHR as part of their Programme Grants for Applied Research scheme and will take four years in total, with a stop-go decision at two years.

REMORA2 builds on previous studies conducted by the research team that demonstrated the feasiblity and acceptability of daily smartphone-based symptom tracking in people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with symptom data integrated into the electronic health record. The current programme aims to deliver robust evidence for the positive effect of this integrated symptom tracking on health outcomes.

More Information & How to Apply >>>>>  
https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/displayjob.aspx?jobid=20385

About us 

At the Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, we develop and deliver the highest quality epidemiological research by taking the best of our long-standing heritage, latest research innovations and new digital technologies. Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with musculoskeletal conditions by leading the change in research methodology and clinical practice. More about us here: https://www.cfe.manchester.ac.uk/  

The Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd is currently seeking a South Wales Activity Deliverer, who will work under the supervision of the Activity Manager and Chief Operating Officer to develop activities for the STEMCymru II Project and deliver exciting and motivating STEM activities in schools.

 

This is initially a fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 (with the possibility of extension to June 2023 depending on funding).

 

As an Activity Deliverer, you will be responsible for delivering various STEM activities in schools.  You will deliver sessions to groups of pupils within their schools, as well as assisting the Activity Manager and other deliverers with the development of new STEM activities to be delivered across Wales.

 

You are advised to read the Job Description before applying for this vacancy.

 

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will be based at the Waterton Centre, Bridgend/ Your own home (depending on location).  Travel across Wales will be required as part of this role and your own transport is essential.  The salary for this position will be up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience), with an allowance of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).

 

To download the Job Description, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Job Applicant Privacy notice please visit:  https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/home/resources/

 

Please send the completed application and equal opportunities forms and a copy of your CV to info@stemcymru.org.uk by midday on Monday 18^th October 2021.  Please note, applications will not be accepted unless the documentation is complete and the declaration on the application form signed.

 

This post is part funded by the European Social Fund through the Welsh European Funding Office, for the STEMCymru II Project (80726) and the Welsh Government Education Directorate.

 

 

Ar hyn o bryd, mae Cynllun Addysg Beirianneg Cymru Cyf (EESW) yn chwilio am Darparwr Gweithgareddau De Cymru, a fydd yn gweithio dan oruchwyliaeth y Rheolwr Gweithgareddau a’r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol i ddatblygu gweithgareddau ar gyfer Prosiect STEMCymru 2 a darparu gweithgareddau STEM cyffrous ac ysgogol mewn ysgolion.

 

Contract cyfnod penodol tan 31 Mawrth 2022 i ddechrau (gyda'r posibilrwydd o'i ymestyn hyd at fis Mehefin 2023 yn dibynnu ar gyllid).

 

Fel Darparwr Gweithgareddau, byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddarparu gweithgareddau amrywiol STEM mewn ysgolion.  Byddwch yn cyflwyno sesiynau i grwpiau o ddisgyblion yn eu hysgolion, yn ogystal â chynorthwyo'r Rheolwr Gweithgareddau a darparwyr eraill i ddatblygu gweithgareddau newydd STEM i'w cyflenwi ledled Cymru.

 

Cofiwch ddarllen y Disgrifiad Swydd cyn gwneud cais am y swydd hon.

 

Yr oriau gwaith fydd 37.5 awr yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, a byddwch wedi'ch lleoli yng Nghanolfan Waterton, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr/eich cartref eich hun (yn dibynnu ar leoliad).  Bydd angen teithio ledled Cymru fel rhan o'r rôl hon, ac mae'ch cludiant eich hun yn hanfodol.  Hyd at £26,000 y flwyddyn yw'r cyflog (yn dibynnu ar brofiad), a 28 diwrnod o wyliau (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc).

 

I lawrlwytho'r Disgrifiad Swydd, y Ffurflen Gais, y Ffurflen Monitro Cyfle Cyfartal a'r Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd Ymgeisydd ewch i https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/cartref/adnoddau

 

Anfonwch y ffurflen gais a'r ffurflen cyfle cyfartal gyflawn a chopi o'ch CV i info@stemcymru.org.uk erbyn dydd Llun 18 Hydref 2021 am hanner dydd. DS: nid ydym yn derbyn ceisiadau oni bai eich bod wedi cwblhau'r dogfennau a llofnodi'r datganiad ar y ffurflen gais.

 

Mae'r swydd hon wedi'i hariannu'n rhannol gan Gronfa Gymdeithasol Ewrop drwy Swyddfa Cyllid Ewropeaidd Cymru, ar gyfer Prosiect STEMCymru II (80726) a Chyfarwyddiaeth Addysg Llywodraeth Cymru.

 

 

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

 

Iver Environment Centre are looking for people or recommendations of companies who can make objects like giant open egg shells and flowerpots. They are to be used outdoors for imaginative habitats based play and would be fixed into the ground and left out in all weathers.

If anyone can help (or has general advice) please contact iver.environment@groundwork.org or 01895 270730 and ask for Katy

About Health Data Research UK

 

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is the national Institute for data science in health.  Our UK team of experts develop and apply cutting-edge data science approaches to clinical, biological, genomic and other multi-dimensional health data to address the most pressing health research challenges facing the public. 

Our mission is to make game-changing improvements in the health of patients and populations through data science research and innovation.

 

For the first time we are bringing together our unique nationwide data assets and specialists across academia, research and healthcare to unlock knowledge and deliver new insights from molecule to man.  By undertaking research at scale, across a population of up to 65 million people, we have an unrivalled opportunity to use data to the highest ethical standards to drive breakthroughs in medical research.  This unleashes the potential to improve the way we are able to prevent, detect and diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease and asthma.

 

At Health Data Research UK, we employ talented individuals who bring their own unique skills and experience to support the vision and benefit the whole team.

 

Purpose of the post

 

Reporting to the Head of Communications, this is a pivotal new role that will be integral to demonstrating the value of health data research. You will work hand in hand with the HDR UK research community – many of them key to the scientific response to COVID – to tell the compelling story of data in health research. You will also work with colleagues across HDR UK programmes to pull together the wider narrative of our research impact.

 

You will deliver the communications strategy for research and science, working with colleagues to manage a range of tools and channels, including our website, social media, email, publications, PR and events, to reach audiences across academia, NHS, industry, charities; as well as  patients and the public. 

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced science communications professional to lead and deliver communications on cutting-edge research using health data that are making a tangible difference to people’s lives.

 

We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in research communications who has successfully worked on complex, scientific projects with multiple partners. The successful candidate will share our values, have strong influencing and collaboration skills and be comfortable with working at pace, moving quickly to prioritise resources where needed. 

 

The role holder will have a background in science or research communications with the ability to communicate complex information in innovative ways that engage with the varied audiences we work with.

 

Communications at Health Data Research UK

 

Our strategy for Insights, Communications and Engagement is a key enabler in supporting HDR UK’s mission to unite the UK’s health data to enable discoveries that improve people’s lives. Our aim is to position HDR UK as a leading international institute for health data research, that has the trust and confidence of patients, public, practitioners and key stakeholders.

 

Main responsibilities for the role

• Implement HDR UK’s communication strategy with a specific focus on communicating the scientific and research impact
• Horizon scan for opportunities to share research impact that help raise the profile of the institute and its research/scientific outputs
• Produce high quality, engaging research-focused content for the website, social media and other channels
• Research, write and create engaging scientific content in the form of case studies, news stories, press releases, videos and podcasts
• Work with the Media and Content Officer to ensure scientific output is in line with wider content strategy (e.g., relevant content is developed for specific audiences and channels)
• Work with the Media and Content Officer to manage relevant media relations opportunities for HDR UK’s research and scientific outputs
• Organise, manage and facilitate high quality research-related/scientific events to engage with a wide range of audiences, evaluating effectiveness and providing follow-up communications
• Support the delivery of HDR UK’s annual scientific conference
• Establish effective relationships and work in partnership with communication, policy and programmme teams across the institute and partners
• Work with colleagues to help build and develop HDR UK’s research community
• Provide media briefings for senior colleagues within Health Data Research UK
• Maintain media and communications contact lists in Hubspot (CRM)
• Commission external suppliers to support delivery of Health Data Research UK’s science communications and manage these relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered within set budgets
• Ensure all communication materials produced for Health Data Research UK adhere to the brand guidelines, helping to ensure the reputation of Health Data Research UK and its partners are maintained.

 

Planning and organising

This post is part of a busy team that delivers effective communications for this national institute.  The Communications Manager, Science will be responsible for planning activity, aligned to the communications strategy, that meets the demands of Health Data Research UK.  This will require exceptional organisational skills, managing multiple projects at one time, to ensure work is delivered within deadline and to budget.  At the same time, the post holder will require a flexible approach to work to changing demands.

 

Problem solving

The Communications Manager, Science will be expected to use problem solving skills to respond to and manage the diverse demands on the team.   The post holder will operate with significant independence, dealing with and responding to issues brought to their attention as a first point of contact for the communications team.   The post holder will deputise for the Head of Communications, therefore will require confidence in dealing with enquiries, problem solving and decision making.  The post holder will make an effective judgement on when to escalate issues to senior colleagues’ attention and with what urgency.

 

Decision making

The post-holder will make all day-to-day operational decisions for their own workload and on behalf of Health Data Research UK, where required.  With support from senior colleagues, the Communications Manager will identify, initiate and develop opportunities for collaborative working with relevant national and international partners and organisations.

 

Key contacts/relationships

The post holder will build and maintain effective working relationships both within HDR UK, with partners in substantive site and with other key stakeholders.  The Communications Manager will have close working relationships with members of the Executive Committee, in particular the Chief Science Strategy Officer and Director.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience

 

Essential

• Degree or further education in a scientific discipline

Experience

• Experience of creating and delivering successful scientific communications strategies and plans
• Experience of writing scientific content for journals and specialist media
• Experience of developing and managing traditional and innovative communications channels
• Demonstrable experience of managing website content, including use of CMS
• Experience of managing issues under time pressure, ensuring statements and briefing materials are prepared
• Experience of organising and managing events from start to finish, including promotional activity, follow-up communications and evaluation
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of health research and the needs of relevant audiences
• Experience of producing high quality content for online and offline channels
• Experience of managing suppliers

 

Skills

• Excellent project management skills and experience with a proven track record of delivering challenging projects on deadline

 

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate scientific content effectively and confidently with people at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive issues positively
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to handle high profile media enquiries and to advise spokespeople on messages and challenging situations

 

Desirable

• Experience of working in research or academia
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

 

Dimensions

·         This is a full-time role

·         As a result of the pandemic, staff are currently working remotely. All HDR UK roles are primarily based   at the London offices, however we are flexibly working across a number of geographical locations in the UK.  Travel may be required to HDR UK locations and partner organisations.

 

Application Process

Please apply with a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words explaining what you can bring to this role, including your current salary, to hdruk@gravitatehr.co.uk.

 

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 23 September.

 

Interviews are expected to take place during w/c 27 September (dates to be confirmed).