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Please see below for details of a vacancy (maternity cover)in the Science Policy Section of the Royal Society. _________ The Royal Society, the UK’s premier scientific body, has a vacancy in its science policy section which provides an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to work with some of the UK’s best scientists and other experts to contribute to the Society’s work in influencing national and international policy. Science Policy Officer – Innovation (Ref: V02.07) 12 month Maternity cover from mid-March 2007 We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to contribute to our work in the area of exploitation of university research, and innovation more generally. The post holder will work with the Innovation Manager on the development and execution of new projects focusing on issues such as: scientific entrepreneurship; protection and exploitation of intellectual property; barriers and incentives relating to knowledge transfer from universities; and UK and EU funding schemes aimed at promoting innovation and knowledge transfer. They will also work with the science base team on our major project on whether Science Higher Education will be fit for purpose in 2015 and beyond. You will have experience of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to interact effectively with people at all levels. The ability to transmit complex ideas effectively, in writing and orally, is also essential. A first degree or equivalent, in a science, engineering, economics or social science discipline, plus employment in a relevant post, is likely to have provided sufficient opportunities to assimilate the appropriate knowledge and skills. Further information about the work of the Science Policy Section can be found at www.royalsoc.ac.uk/policy. Salary £22 - 25k per annum Applicants can download further information and an application form from www.royalsoc.ac.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0207 451 2529 or email [log in to unmask] quoting the reference number above. Closing date is 15 Feb 2007, initial interviews will be held on 20 Feb 2007. Benefits include: 24 Days paid holiday Flexitime hours Final salary pension Season Ticket Loan Private health care Staff restaurant Staff association _______ Best wishes, Sarah Sarah Revell Science Policy Officer tel +44 (0)20 7451 2585 fax +44 (0)20 7451 2692 web http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG Registered Charity No 207043 The Royal Society - excellence in science ********************************************************************** 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.ac.uk **********************************************************************