Closing date: 20 April 2022

Public engagement professional 30-80%, Switzerland

We are hiring a public engagement professional with a background in astronomy or a strong motivation to familiarise with the field in a short time. A good knowledge of German is a requirement.

You will work in a small team building up an astronomy themed Open Science Club in a suburb of Zurich.

The club aims at promoting long-term engagement with astronomy, focusing on citizen science and complemented by a variety of other activities that deepen interest and facilitate learning. The project is based on the concept of learning ecologies. Inclusion is a key concern.

You will be involved in all tasks from conceptional work to the delivery of activities, community building, evaluation and more. You will have to move to Switzerland for the duration of the contract.

More information https://apply.refline.ch/655298/3149/pub/1/index.html 

Salary: £25,000 - £60,000 

Contract: 1 year, possibility of extension in case of successful project result

Employer: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland

Work location: Raumschiff - the Maker Space for Astronomy, Switzerland

Closing date: 20 April