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Apologies for cross-posting - Andrew Head of Public Engagement Salary c£38,500 + relocation allowance * Swindon Could you help to improve the way scientists discuss contemporary research and its outcomes with members of the public? Can you plan and manage constructive public dialogue and consultation processes? If so, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) would like to hear from you. This new post at BBSRC will expand and develop current activities in science communication and public engagement. Educated to degree level, and with at least four years of experience of science and society issues, the postholder will develop and implement strategies for effective dialogue and engagement on the biological sciences in areas such as gene technologies, food science and animal welfare. S/he will also advise senior management of emerging ethical and other issues associated with bioscience research, and contribute to policy development. The postholder will be Deputy Head of BBSRC's External Relations Unit, and will have line management responsibility for BBSRC's exhibitions and schools liaison work. The BBSRC offers a comprehensive benefit package including a competitive salary, free health screening, and a choice of final salary occupational pension scheme or partnership account. For further details and an application form, please contact the Joint Recruitment Unit on tel: (01793) 444468 (24 hours) or e-mail: [log in to unmask], quoting reference JRU43/04. The closing date for applications is 6 April 2004. Interviews will be held on 29 April 2004. The BBSRC welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender. ************************************** Andrew McLaughlin Media Officer BBSRC External Relations http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/media +44 (0)1793 413 301 ************************************** ********************************************************************** 1. To suspend yourself from the list, whilst on leave, for example, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the following message: set psci-com nomail 2. To resume email from the list, send the following message: set psci-com mail 3. To leave psci-com, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message: leave psci-com 4. Further information about the psci-com discussion list, including list archive, can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/psci-com.html 5. The psci-com gateway to internet resources on science communication and science and society can be found at http://psci-com.org.uk **********************************************************************