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Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2 May 2023

The Royal Institution are looking for x2 Phd students to join our Family Programme and Science in Schools team for a three-month internship to gain experience in science communication and engagement. These internships will run concurrently from June to September 2023, for exact dates please see attached job descriptions.

The Family Programme is core to how we, at the Ri, engage the general public with science. Based mostly at our offices in central London, this internship will consist of theatre talks, interactive workshops and hands-on open days. Your main role will be to assist the Family Programmes Manager in the delivery of this programme, helping deliver workshops, developing hands-on activities for science activities and creating short science videos for YouTube and TikTok. 

The Royal Institution’s (Ri) ‘Science in Schools’ programme offers a unique package of science shows for students, Continuing Professional Development for teachers, and community science shows for families. We are the largest national provider of science shows delivered in schools in the UK, and in 2022, 76% of our shows were delivered to schools in the most deprived areas of the UK, free of charge.

As part of the Ri Schools team, a wide range of science communication projects will be available to the Science Engagement Intern. Specific duties may include:

• Assessment of applications for the annual schools grant scheme

• Content development, event management, workshop delivery, discussion groups and speaker liaison opportunities for the Annual Youth Summit.

• Content development for Science in Schools science shows: collaboration with internal Ri team on training and demonstration of the building of science kits.

These placements are ideal for anyone interested in science education, education outreach, working with young people, and science communication. There is no need to have any prior experience in science communication or working with young people.

For more information about either internship and details of individual placements, timeframes and how to apply, please direct students to our website via this link: Science Engagement Internships (x2) | Royal Institution (rigb.org)

Please note, the Ri offers placements for students who are enrolled on a research degree under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme funded by Research Councils including the BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC. These opportunities are only open to PhD students who are eligible for a stipend via their DTP/University/research council in order to undertake a three month professional internship. Students should check with their university that they are able to secure funding before applying. They will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered.

All roles are based in Central London, with a mix of home and office working; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement.

To apply, please send a current CV to recruitment@ri.ac.uk by 9am on Tuesday 2 May 2023 along with a covering letter, no more than 500 words, explaining why you are interested in the internship and why we should consider you for the placement.

Closing date: 9:00am on Thursday 20 April 2023

Planetarium Astronomer, Royal Museums Greenwich

£28,242 Per Annum, Permanent, Full Time

 

The Astronomy Engagement department is based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich as part of Royal Museums Greenwich and undertakes a wide range of astronomy-focused science communication and engagement programmes and activities for Public and Education audiences: workshops, planetarium shows, community activities, lectures, live demonstrations, cross-site STEM programmes and more.

 

The Planetarium Astronomer role primarily works on the development of digital outputs for a wide range of audiences, specialising in planetarium content, as well as contributing to more complex event and outputs (including cross-departmental and cross-site work at Royal Museums Greenwich).

 

For more information about the role and how to apply, head here

 

Closing date: 09:00am on Thursday 20 April 2023

Public Engagement and Communications Coordinator, Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, Cambridge (UK). 

Part time, £27,929-£32,348 pro rata

The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is a cross-Department research institute in the University of Cambridge’s School of Clinical Medicine. At the interface between laboratory research and the clinic, CIMR's mission is to determine the molecular mechanisms of disease in order to advance human health. 

Communicating and sharing what we do is an important component of this mission, and we are recruiting a part-time Coordinator to plan, support and deliver impactful and strategy-led Public Engagement (PE) and Communications at CIMR. 

CIMR’s PE vision is to foster a culture of two-way research engagement within the Institute and to increase knowledge and understanding of the Institute’s research among diverse public groups and patient audiences through the provision of accessible information. The role-holder will be the lead person on this engagement while also supporting the delivery of a broader communications strategy for external and internal audiences.

The role-holder will also liaise with key PE, Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) and Communication leads across the Schools of Clinical Medicine and wider University to ensure that CIMR PE and communications remain well-connected, informed and collaborative.  

Reporting to CIMR’s Scientific Research Strategy Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that engaging external and internal communications are a feature of CIMR, and that meaningful engagement with diverse public audiences is seen as an essential part of research. 

There is some flexibility regarding the level of part-time working hours which could vary between around 0.6 FTE to 0.8 FTE. As there is a limited funding source for the role, the role's exact duration will be dependent on the finally-agreed levels of FTE and salary, but in the first instance the role is expected to be for between around two and three years maximum. 

More details: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/37503/

The closing date is April 17^th 2023.

Communications Officer

£24k-£26k per annum pro rata

Remote working

The Myrovlytis Trust has an exciting opportunity for a skilled, outgoing, enthusiastic individual to join our team as a part time Communications Officer.

The successful candidate will be passionate about raising awareness of the charity through our digital channels. They will have experience in content writing, social media management and updating websites. A qualification or working experience within a life science background is essential.

This role is offered as a 15-20 hour a week contract. Please state your preferred hours in your covering letter.

Further information can be found by visiting https://myrovlytistrust.org/communications-officer

Science Editor, The Content Engine (Remote) 

We are looking for two talented, creative and entrepreneurial account managers to join our team. One is a permanent full-time role and the other is Maternity Cover, with the potential to extend the contract on completion. Both roles are fully remote.

In these roles, you’ll be pitching stories and writing, editing and reviewing content across a range of formats. Successful candidates will be working with science and tech organisations like Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance, ETH Zurich, GESDA and CYBATHLON.

What we need:

• At least four years experience in digital communication or journalism
• Background in science writing highly desirable
• Experience in working in a fast-paced, digital environment
• Confident and experienced in the use of cloud-based technologies
• Working language English, proficiency in one or more additional languages an advantage

Additional info: 

Reporting to: Editor-in -Chief
Salary: GBP 32,000 to 42,000
Hours: 40 per week
Holiday: 25 days p/a plus national holidays
Contract Duration: Full time, permanent
Location: The Content Engine has a team of 25 remote staff in the UK and a ten person head office in Geneva, Switzerland. While we have a strong preference for these remote roles to be UK-based, they can be performed from elsewhere, subject to local employment rules and the ability to work on CET time zone
Start Date: ASAP. We will process applications as they are received and close the application process once the job is filled.

Please content katie@thecontentengine.com for more information or apply for the role on our website: https://www.thecontentengine.com/editorial-account-manager 

Are you a passionate and inspiring expert in science communication and engagement? Do you have a proven track record for innovative activity and experience curation?

We are on a mission to make the world a better place for children, by supporting them to foster a lifelong love for science and particularly our natural world. We currently use a wide variety of science communication methods, our largest platform being face to face engagement through Winchester Science Centre and our community projects. In this exciting role, you'll lead on ensuring high quality scientific and educational content is delivered across our Charity. Working with our team is incredibly rewarding and every day you'll have a direct impact on our Charity's mission. 

This is a flexible, part-time maternity cover role which offers the unique opportunity to join our Senior Management Team during a pinnacle time for our Charity - Wonderseekers.

View our Director of Science Engagement applicant pack

Ready to apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal. No recruitment agencies, thank you. 

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch with lauraollis@winchestersciencecentre.org.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch with Laura using the email address above, or book a phone call with her by calling the office on 01962 863 791.

We can't wait to receive your application.

UKAEA are seeking someone to help develop and deliver their wide range of education and public outreach activities including school / university visits; primary school shows; public open evenings and attendance at local and national science festivals.  By increasing interest in fusion research and development (a valuable low carbon future energy source), you will play a key role in increasing public interest and support and encourage young people to pursue careers in STEM and in fusion research.

 

For more details of this exciting Public and Education Outreach Officer role and to apply, see https://careers.ukaea.uk/job/public-and-education-outreach-officer/

 

Closing date : 17 March 2023

Salary : £27899 - 29761 + excellent benefits including an outstanding pension

Duration : full time permanent role

 

The UK Atomic Energy Authority researches fusion energy and related technologies with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.  Harnessing fusion (the power source of the sun and stars) here on Earth promises abundant, safe and low carbon electricity for future generations.

 

UKAEA operates two major fusion experiments – the European JET facility and the UKs own MAST Upgrade experiment at its Culham Science Centre HQ in Oxfordshire.  There is also a growing technology programme in areas vital in realising fusion power - such as robotics, materials science, tritium technology and component testing and validation at Culham and a new UKAEA centre in South Yorkshire.

 

Please contact Chris Warrick (UKAEA Outreach and Student Placement Manager ; chris.warrick@ukaea.uk) for any informal enquiries.

 

Do you want to inspire tomorrow's scientists and engineers? Apply now for the Education Specialist job, in Garching, Germany. You will be in charge of leading the "Fostering early science education at the ESO Supernova in cooperation with the Forscherstation " project, which aims to strengthen and expand the education offer of the ESO Supernova, especially for children aged 3-12, as well as educators and primary school teachers.

The deadline for applications is 3 March 2023.

Further information: https://orlo.uk/h8PVo

 

Closing date: ongoing

Interviews: Interview dates offered regularly at our head office in Tamworth: 14/3/23 & 4/4/23.

Further dates to be announced in due course.

Start date: ASAP

Job Advert

We are looking for an enthusiastic casual education communicator to join our Outreach Team.

Learn by Design is a market leading Education Outreach company that since 1995 has been working

to provide schools, children and young people with enriching educational experiences. We often

work on behalf of employers and public sector clients to develop and deliver exciting workshops,

events, programmes and competitions aimed at raising young people’s aspirations or inspiring them

into particular careers, pathways or sectors.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a casual education communicator to deliver our workshops to school pupils of a

variety of ages at schools across the country. Full training will be given.

Experience and Requirements

• We are looking for confident and flexible individuals to complement our lively team.

• Experience working in a classroom environment or working with young people preferable,

but not essential as full training will be provided.

• Knowledge and interest of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths)

subjects preferred, but not essential.

• Full UK driving licence required and access to own transport

Key skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of people, from young people

to external clients, teachers and volunteers.

• Confident, adaptable and able to use own initiative

• Organised, reliable and punctual

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a wider team

• Knowledge of and passion for education outreach, careers education, science

communication or widening participation

Take a look at Learn by Design’s programme you would be involved in here:

https://www.learnbydesign.co.uk/programmes https://www.learnbydesign.co.uk/our-workshops

Key details

Day rate: Between £60 and £110 per day based on the length of delivery. A ‘standard’ local day

(without an overnight stay) is paid at £90. A generous budget will be provided for lunch; if staying

overnight, a hotel, dinner and breakfast will be provided.

Working hours: The successful candidates will be offered a zero hour contract, with flexibility to

choose their own working days to fit around other part time roles or commitments. Given the nature

of the service that we provide, the hours of work will vary from day to day. Early morning starts and

overnight stays should be expected.

Contract type: Zero hour contract. Applications are also accepted from candidates wishing to act as

a freelance staff member, i.e. staff who invoice the company based on their days worked. Day rates

will be negotiated individually in this instance.

Primary working location: West Hallam Industrial Estate, DE7 6HE

Start date: ASAP

Employment is subject to the provision of satisfactory references and the completion of an

enhanced DBS Check. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application process

Please apply via Indeed or email jillclark@bydesign-group.co.uk

All applications should include:

• CV

• Cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the team.

To find out more information please email: jillclark@bydesign-group.co.uk

Closing date: Ongoing, no specified closing date

Interviews: Interview dates offered regularly at our head office in Tamworth: 14/3/23 & 4/4/23.

Further dates to be announced in due course.

Explainer (6-month post)

Salary: £24,761 – £28,948 per annum (Grade 2)

Closing date: 23^rd March 2023

 

This is an exciting time for Centre of the Cell. STEMPod is currently undergoing a £438,000 refurbishment which will provide the space with state-of-the-art computer and film technology and a refresh of activities and film to reflect the latest in biomedical research at Queen Mary University of London. There is also funding secured for a series of new interactives, shows and workshops to be developed and delivered in 2023-24.

 

To support the next stages of our development plans, we are looking to appoint an Explainer for Centre of the Cell. You will be the first point of contact for visitors to Centre of the Cell, delivering high-quality science shows and experiences to visitors at Centre of the Cell and on outreach in schools.

 

More information and apply

 

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Frances Balkwill, f.balkwill@qmul.ac.uk