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/.
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