The Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) is offering an internship for a postgraduate student/early career scientist to gain experience in press and publicity during the period 13th June – 7th
July 2016. The placement will be suitable for someone who is seeking a career in science journalism, scientific administration, or as a publicity officer. Applicants with some experience of non-academic science writing will be given priority.
Working under the guidance of the supervision of the head of Education & Public Affairs, the main activities will be to:
You will need to be self-motivated with excellent communication and time management skills. You are encouraged to work remotely for the most-part of the internship, however, you will be expected to visit the
SEB office (in London or Lancaster) at the start of the internship (2 days) to liaise with the head of Education and remain in close contact throughout the duration of the placement. You will also attend the SEB Meeting full-time from 3rd – 7th
July 2016 inclusive. All reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses will be paid.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your experience of science communication (previous winners have secured jobs as news editors, science writers and publicity officers). To register your interest
for this post please email Sarah Blackford (Head of Education & Public Affairs), with your CV highlighting your science communication experience and skills (including any examples of your science writing), and stating why you are applying for this post.
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Closing date: 29th April 2016.
Sarah Blackford, BSc, MA CIEGHE
Head of Education & Public Affairs
Society for Experimental Biology
Bailrigg House
Lancaster LA1 4YE
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sarahblackford
+44 1524 594850