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If you're on Twitter, you've probably picked up today's Telegraph article on Dr Alice Roberts' new appointed at the University of Birmingham, and her comments on science education and the word 'geek': http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9030938/Alice-Roberts-hit s-out-at-science-geeks.html?utm_source=dlvr.it <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9030938/Alice-Roberts-hi ts-out-at-science-geeks.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter> &utm_medium=twitter I'm guessing she's taken up the strangely-titled 'public appreciation of science' post which was advertised in late December (below), and promptly persuaded them to come up with a new job title: Professor of Public Engagement in Science. Phewey! [...although 'public engagement with science' may have been better. :-S] Wynn From: Wynn Abbott [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 12 December 2011 19:28 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Job Vacancy | Professor of Public Appreciation of Science, University of Birmingham - Deadline: 20 December 2011 OK, here's another psci-comm imploding situation - if you're sick of all that PUS stuff you may want to become a... Professor of the Public Appreciation of Science - 38224 University of Birmingham Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of hours / weeks to be worked 50% of hours per week Duration of Post For a period of 5 years Post is open to: External and internal candidates Grade 10 Salary Competitive package for an outstanding candidate. Additional Information Terms and Conditions Academic Teaching <http://www.hr.bham.ac.uk/policy/terms/teaching.shtml> Staff. (non-clinical) Job Purpose The Professor for the Public Appreciation of Science will report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Transfer), Professor Adam Tickell, and will work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and other members of the senior team. The successful candidate will: .use his/her highly developed networks in national press and/or broadcast media to be a visible ambassador for the University; .promote the research of academics from the University of Birmingham and of other universities to the interested general public and to specialist audiences as appropriate; .assist the marketing and communications team at the University in developing the capabilities of academics in promoting their research to a wide range of audiences; .be engaged with the life of the University through activities such as lectures to undergraduate students, public lectures and PhD supervision. Person Specification .an excellent understanding of the requirements of science communication; .a strong track record of scholarship; .effectiveness and flair in teaching; .a track record of work in the area of the public appreciation of science, including experience of work in the broadcast media .an excellent understanding of the broadcast media sector; .a range of generic skills to support and enhance research and teaching activity, including excellent organisational, communication and person management abilities; .the ability to think strategically, to be imaginative and to anticipate trends and opportunities; .an understanding and experience of the administrative requirements of higher education. Closing Date 20 Dec 2011 A full job description is available in PDF format <http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/38224.pdf> http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/38224.pdf Web listing on bham.ac.uk: <http://tinyurl.com/brnu4wh> http://tinyurl.com/brnu4wh Best, Wynn Wynn Abbott Director, London Science Festival 19-21 Crawford Street Marylebone London W1H 1PJ E: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] W: <http://www.londonsciencefestival.com> www.londonsciencefestival.com Fbk: <http://www.facebook.com/londonsciencefestival> www.facebook.com/londonsciencefestival Tw: <http://www.twitter.com/LondonSciFest> www.twitter.com/LondonSciFest Important Notice - Disclaimer This email is from London Science Festival. This email and any attachments may contain confidential information and/or copyright material. This email is intended for the use of the addressee only. Any unauthorised use may be unlawful. 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