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Want to lead on public engagement with exciting and inspirational science and technology? This post at the Science & Technology Facilitites Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire is part of our Science in Society programme. You will help link to audiences such as general public, teachers and schools, and will develop local and regional partnerships so that the Laboratory is a partner and venue of choice for communications, public engagement and education work.
You will manage a small team but also play a strong role in the STFC's wider national programme of public engagement. The Council grant-funds astronomy, space science, particle & nuclear physics; has major facilities/units such as the ISIS Neutron source, Central Laser Facility, e-science unit; and supports two science & innovation campuses. Ideally you will have an interest in such physics-based science & technology, plus experience in outreach.
The Job Reference is CSD036. Salary for this indefinite appointment is in the range £33,118 to £36.798 per annum, dependent on experience. An excellent index-linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are also offered.
Full details and job application forms are at www.stfc.ac.uk under 'careers'. For information on the application process or employment issues, please telephone 01235 445435, or e-mail [log in to unmask] quoting the reference number above.
For an informal discussion about this post and the work, please contact Dr Robin Clegg, Head of Science in Society, on 01793 442010 or email [log in to unmask]
Closing date 27 April 2009. Interviews will be held at RAL on 18 May 2009.
Dr Robin Clegg
Head, Science in Society Programme
Science & Technology Facilities Council
Polaris House, N. Star Avenue
Swindon, SN2 1SZ, UK
+44 (0)1793 442010