People with science PhDs and an inspiring communications style are
pretty rare birds in my experience. In fact I'm not sure if the breed if
existed - their existence would seem to contravene Darwin's rules . ...
though I suppose he would have allowed for the influence of Cancer
Research ....
Philip
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> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:46:43 +0100
> From: Lee Turnpenny <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Senior science Communications manager role at Cancer Research UK
>
> Why is it that job ads increasingly state a requirement for candidates to
> be *'passionate'* ?
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> On 16 September 2013 10:47, Kat Arney <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Really fantastic high-level job going here at CRUK:****
>>
>>
>> https://cancer-research-uk-jobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/39-Senior-Science-Communications-Manager/en-GB
>> ****
>>
>> Are you a Senior Science Communications Manager who can help us beat
>> cancer?****
>>
>> * *****
>>
>> We’re looking for a passionate and creative individual to...****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> **· **Inspire the public and media about the pioneering research
>> we fund****
>>
>> **· **Lead a talented team of science communicators****
>>
>> **· **Write creatively for a wide range of audiences****
>>
>> **· **Be responsible for showcasing the impact of Cancer Research
>> UK’s work****
>>
>> **· **Join the world’s largest charity dedicated to beating
>> cancer through research****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Please direct any enquiries to [log in to unmask]****
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>> ** **
>>
>> Kat****
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>> ** **
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>> *Dr Kat Arney*
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>> *Science Communications Manager*
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>> *Cancer Research UK*
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> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:51:34 +0000
> From: Kat Arney <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Senior science Communications manager role at Cancer Research UK
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> I can find out if we can change it to "doesn't give a crap about their job or the cause" if you like?
> K
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> Dr Kat Arney
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> From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lee Turnpenny
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> Why is it that job ads increasingly state a requirement for candidates to be 'passionate' ?
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> Lee
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> On 16 September 2013 10:47, Kat Arney <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
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> https://cancer-research-uk-jobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/39-Senior-Science-Communications-Manager/en-GB
> Are you a Senior Science Communications Manager who can help us beat cancer?
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> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:52:59 +0100
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> Now that has made me laugh!!
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> I can find out if we can change it to “doesn’t give a crap about their job or the cause” if you like?
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> Dr Kat Arney
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> From: psci-com: on public engagement with science [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lee Turnpenny
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> Why is it that job ads increasingly state a requirement for candidates to be 'passionate' ?
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> Lee
> www.leeturnpenny.com<http://www.leeturnpenny.com>
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> On 16 September 2013 10:47, Kat Arney <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> Really fantastic high-level job going here at CRUK:
> https://cancer-research-uk-jobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/39-Senior-Science-Communications-Manager/en-GB
> Are you a Senior Science Communications Manager who can help us beat cancer?
>
> We’re looking for a passionate and creative individual to...
>
> • Inspire the public and media about the pioneering research we fund
> • Lead a talented team of science communicators
> • Write creatively for a wide range of audiences
> • Be responsible for showcasing the impact of Cancer Research UK’s work
> • Join the world’s largest charity dedicated to beating cancer through research
>
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> Kat
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> Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:55:25 +0100
> From: Francis Sedgemore <[log in to unmask]>
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> With all this passion and excitement (and fantasy) in the labour market, I think I need to lie down for a while and compose myself.
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> Green shoots, anyone?
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> On 18 Sep 13, at 11:46, Lee Turnpenny <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Why is it that job ads increasingly state a requirement for candidates to be 'passionate' ?
>>
>>
>> Lee
>>
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>> On 16 September 2013 10:47, Kat Arney <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Really fantastic high-level job going here at CRUK:
>>
>> https://cancer-research-uk-jobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/39-Senior-Science-Communications-Manager/en-GB
>>
>> Are you a Senior Science Communications Manager who can help us beat cancer?
>>
>>
>>
>> We’re looking for a passionate and creative individual to...
>>
>>
>>
>> · Inspire the public and media about the pioneering research we fund
>> · Lead a talented team of science communicators
>> · Write creatively for a wide range of audiences
>> · Be responsible for showcasing the impact of Cancer Research UK’s work
>> · Join the world’s largest charity dedicated to beating cancer through research
>>
>>
>> Please direct any enquiries to [log in to unmask]
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