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Apologies for cross-posting... An opportunity has arisen for a talented communicator to work on a new project with the 'science made simple' team in Cardiff. 'Engineering Explained' is a new initiative from 'science made simple' that will take our successful shows formats, but apply them to the many different aspects of Engineering. Thanks to funding from the ERA Foundation, IET and EPSRC; Engineering Explained will employ a dedicated communicator to develop content for interactive Engineering shows (for schools and festivals) that aim to explain to a broad range of audiences what engineering is - and also clarify what it isn't! Candidates must have a passion for engineering, loads of initiative and creativity, and excellent communication skills. Previous experience of presenting, working with schools and managing projects is desirable but not essential. The idea of standing up and talking to over 100 teenagers at a time should not be something that fills you with (too much) fear! This is initially a 2-year fixed term contract (subject to a 3 month probation period) but it is hoped that this will be extended. The successful candidate will be based in our offices at Cardiff University but the post will include a substantial amount of travel across the UK, and possibly overseas. Salary will be in the range £15,000 to £16,500 depending upon experience and qualifications. A full driving licence is essential and due to the nature of the job, the successful candidate would need to undertake a full CRB check. 'science made simple' are an award winning* outreach company who specialise in the promotion of science and engineering through interactive shows and presentations. We also deliver communication training to researchers and undertake consultancy work for a variety of customers. More information can be found on our website www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk To request a full job description and application form, please email [log in to unmask] If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call me on 07791 755070 The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 4th June and interviews will be held on Friday 15th June in Cardiff. Wendy Sadler Director, science made simple Wendy Sadler Director, science made simple www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk *2006 - EU Descartes Prize for Science Communication *2005 - Young professional physicist of the year *2004 - Welsh Woman of the Year *2004 - WISE excellence award Queens Buildings 14-17 The Parade Cardiff CF24 3AA Tel +44 29 2087 6884 Fax +44 29 2087 4056 Company number 0518 7306 VAT number 862 3870 08 ********************************************************************** 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 **********************************************************************