With apologies for any cross postings. Colleagues with bioscience and pr/journalism experience may be interested in the following job opportunity:
 
Biology to Benefit Society

CNAP is recruiting for a large-scale multi-disciplinary research project aimed at increasing the yield of the leading anti-malarial compound, artemisinin, in the plant, Artemisia annua, for use in artemisinin combination therapies in the developing world. For further information on the project and other vacancies visit http://www.cnap.org.uk
 
Artemisia Project External Communications Manager   (Ref: DH06209)

You will develop and implement a communication strategy to engage stakeholders and inform the general public about the Artemisia project. 

You should have experience in journalism or public relations, a sound understanding of modern bioscience and be able to convey complex scientific concepts accurately for policy makers in government, industry and NGOs as well as for the general public. The post is offered on a salary of £29k - 37k for three years.

Closing date for applications: 13 July 2006. Interviews will be held on 9 August 2006.

For further particulars and details of how to apply, please see  http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/persnl/jobs/.

The University of York is committed to diversity and has policies and developmental programmes in place to promote equality of opportunity.

 
 
 
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