I suspect it's a matter of pay grades - I think I'm right in saying that
at CERN, different qualifications more-or-less automatically qualify you
for different levels of pay.
On 14/03/2012 14:52, Doran, Heather wrote:
> Why do they include that? What is the disadvantage of having a PhD? For this particular job?
>
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> Now this bit is interesting:
>
> "candidates with higher qualifications than those required will normally
> not be considered for this vacancy."
>
> We all know that sometimes people are considered over qualified for a
> job (whether rightly or not) but I personally haven't noticed it
> explicitly stated before!
>
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>
>
> Communication Officer
>
> Communication Officer for the CERN EU Projects Office
>
>
> Introduction
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> Are you an experienced science communicator with a background in physics
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> programmes of the Organization.
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>
> Functions
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> As communication officer in the CERN EU Projects Office, you will:
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> * Design, develop, maintain and enhance project websites and the
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> authoring and editing material, sourcing images, fitting material to
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> * Serve as editor during the proposal preparation and negotiation
> phases of EU projects led by CERN.
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> * At a later stage, get involved in the management of EU projects,
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> Qualification required
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> University Degree in Physics or Engineering, complemented by a MSc or
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> Eligibility and closing date
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> Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and
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