Dear all,
While not based in the UK, the following science communication job
opportunity may be of interest to some of those subscribed to this
list. As a clarification, the E13 TV-L salary scale corresponds to
about €40k year gross, but note that taxes are higher in Germany than
in the UK (more info in this German website:
http://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/west?id=tv-l&g=E_13&s=1&zv=VBL&z=100&zulage=&stj=2012&stkl=1&r=0&zkf=&kk=15.5%25).
Cheers,
Bárbara
Job Vacancy: http://static2.egu.eu/media/filer_public/2012/10/22/commsassistant.pdf
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is seeking to appoint a
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
The EGU (www.egu.eu) is a non-profit geosciences organisation
dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and
space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. The Union has
more than 11,000 members, a General Assembly which attracts over
10,000 scientists each year, a diverse portfolio of 14 scientific
journals which use an innovative open-access format, a number of
thematic meetings, and education and outreach activities.
We are seeking to appoint a Communications Assistant to work with the
EGU Media and Communications Officer in maintaining and further
developing media-related and science information communications
between the EGU and its membership, the working media, and the public
at large. The position will be based at the EGU Executive Office in
Munich, Germany.
+Main tasks+
* Assist with writing and editing activities related to the EGU
quarterly newsletter
* Manage the official EGU blog, including writing, commissioning, and
editing posts
* Administer the EGU network of blogs
* Manage the Union’s social media presence year-round
* Develop and maintain a new careers section on the EGU website,
including a jobs and studentships forum, expert advice, and
transferable skills opportunities
* Maintain and further develop EGU’s networking activities,
particularly those aimed at young scientists
+Requirements+
* Academic degree (e.g., MA, MSc, PhD), preferably in the geosciences
or communication sciences
* Professional experience of online and social media platforms,
including blogging
* Ability to understand and translate complex science into simple
concepts and write about scientific research to general audiences in
an engaging and accurate manner
* Good writing and editing skills
* Good team player with excellent interpersonal, organisational, and
communication skills
* Expert command of English
* Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator would be an advantage
+Application materials+
* Cover letter and CV, including links to current or past online Web
presence (Web pages, blogs, Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, etc.)
* Two writing samples that demonstrate ability to communicate science
to a wider audience (blog posts, magazine or newspaper articles, press
releases, etc.)
* Contact details of two referees
+Salary and starting date+
The position, to start in January 2013, will be for one year initially
with possibility of renewal. Remuneration is according to the German
public service pay scale and can be up to E13 TV-L, depending on
expertise and experience.
Informal enquiries about this position can be made to the Media and
Communications Officer, Dr Bárbara Ferreira ([log in to unmask],
+49-89-2180-6703). Applications should be submitted by e-mail in a
single file to Dr Bárbara Ferreira by *15 November*.
--
Dr. Bárbara Ferreira
Media and Communications Officer
European Geosciences Union (EGU)
EGU Executive Office
Luisenstrasse 37
D-80333 MUNICH (Germany)
Phone: +49 (0)89 2180-6703 -or- +49 (0)89 2180-6549 (Secretary)
Fax: +49 (0)89 2180-17855
E-mail: [log in to unmask] -or- [log in to unmask]
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EGU General Assembly 2013
Vienna, Austria 07 - 12 April
For journalists: media.egu.eu
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