Maybe someone is interested in applying for this position at the
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble (France).
Best regards,
Montserrat
Head of the Communication Unit (m/f) - Ref: 1113
in the Directorate Services
http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Administrative/1113
The Communication Unit (CU) is responsible for both internal and
external communication activities, involving the public (visits to the
ESRF, Open Days, general presentations of the ESRF’s activities,
audiovisual material, …), the general and specialised press (national
and international newspapers and scientific magazines, radio,
television, Web, …), the staff of the ESRF (internal seminars, an
internal newsletter, …) as well as the European scientific community
(scientific seminars, posters, descriptive brochures, …).
THE FUNCTION:
As Head of the CU, you will be responsible for the further development
of the ESRF’s communication strategy and communication tools, with the
aim of enhancing the ESRF’s visibility to both the general public and
scientific community. You will manage the budget and supervise the
staff of the unit; there are currently four permanent CU staff plus two
short-term appointments. The Head of the CU reports directly to the
Director General.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
You have an appropriate qualification in science and/or communication
(e.g. Masters or equivalent), or appropriate experience. You have a
proven track record of scientific communication, with direct experience
of science writing at the international level. Good managerial skills
and experience are required, as well as the ability to lead and
motivate. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
are necessary with, preferably, a knowledge of other European
languages, in particular French.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The ESRF shares a site with other major European scientific institutes
(ILL, EMBL); it offers an exciting opportunity in an international
atmosphere. New staff coming from outside the Grenoble area benefit
from installation allowances. An expatriation allowance may be payable
in accordance with specific regulations.
If you are interested, please send us a fax (+33 (0)4 76 88 24 60) or
an e-mail ([log in to unmask]) with your address, and we will provide you
with an application form. You can also print out an application form on
the World Wide Web at http://www.esrf.fr/.
Deadline: 31-03-2007
Contract type: Permanent contract (CDI)
For more information http://www.esrf.fr/Jobs/Administrative/1113