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Are you a science graduate who is keen to establish or further a career in STM publishing? Could you apply your enthusiasm and scientific background in a fast-paced editorial environment? Future Science Group (FSG) is seeking an Assistant Editor to play an important role in the running of FSG’s digital content hubs.  

Founded in 2001, FSG is a progressive scientific publisher, curating trusted online, print and in-person resources to serve the scientific and medical communities. Although our foundation is in cutting-edge, peer-reviewed scientific journals, we have expanded over the years to publish digital/virtual hubs and run events, as well as offering creative services and publishing solutions. 

Reporting to a Senior Editor, the holder of this role will be responsible for devising and delivering editorial content primarily for the sister digital hub of our renowned life sciences journal, BioTechniques.  

The role holder will produce and commission engaging content for our audience of scientists, including news articles, longer-reads, interviews, panel discussions and multimedia content. They will support the editorial team in the management of the digital hub and its social media channels, as well as work with the whole Digital team at Future Science Group to ensure editorial best practice and product growth.  

Key responsibilities will include:  

·          Content production and commissioning for our digital hubs – for example, news articles, longer-reads, interviews, panel discussions and multimedia content 

·          Planning and managing the content pipeline in partnership with the editorial team 

·          Social media channel management  

·          Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with key contacts in the field, including the Editorial Board  

·          Working closely with Senior Editor and whole team to ensure day-to-day activity aligns with overarching strategic goals 

·          Working with the entire Digital team to share best practice in content and community management, audience engagement and sharing ideas for development and problem-solving 

This position is based in our North London offices, located close to Finchley Central tube station. The role will be office-based (COVID-permitting).  

The successful applicant can expect to be warmly welcomed into the team, who are all based in our friendly and fast-paced London office. FSG is a unique place to work, not least because of our future-focused outlook, collaborative spirit and numerous philanthropic projects. Find out more about what it’s like to work at FSG here: www.future-science-group.com  

Candidate requirements 

 

Essential: 

·          A Bachelor's qualification in the life sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related field at a 2:1 standard or above 

·          A high level of attention to detail, excellent organisation and time-management, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a keenness to build a knowledge of publishing and scientific communications 

 

Desirable: 

·          Experience (work-based or voluntary) or a post-graduate qualification in journalism, scientific writing, scicomms or similar 

 

Full training will be given to the successful candidate. There will be ample opportunities for the successful candidate to develop quickly and assume responsibility for the content and future direction of our digital resources. 

 

How to apply 

To apply, please submit a CV with cover letter explaining your interest in the role and salary expectations to the Senior Editor, Abi Sawyer (asawyer@biotechniques.com). 

 

Future Science Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates. 

 

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 a project that 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 "Fostering early science education at the ESO Supernova in cooperation with the Forscherstation"

The Education Specialist will work on the development and delivery of enquiry-based educational materials suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years, linked both to school curricula and to the topics presented in the planetarium shows and astronomy exhibition of the ES. They will be the day-to-day contact person for the schools and responsible for the educator trainings taking place at the ES.

The deadline for applications is 10 September 2021

Details at https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2021_0021  

The Ignite! team is currently recruiting to fill two new roles focusing on the delivery of the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity.

The two roles will support the delivery of the next festival in February 2022, and will join the small but mighty Ignite! team as well as the FOSAC partnership which includes many organisations across both Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

One role is for a Marketing and Communications Lead, who will take on responsibility for the development and delivery of a Marketing and Communications plan for the festival. Another role for a Festival Production Assistant is part of the Kickstarter scheme, and will involve supporting the programming and delivery of festival programmes, projects and events.

The Ignite! team is looking forward to welcoming two new team members and invites colleagues to share the opportunities far and wide. More details about the roles can be found on the opportunities page of the Ignite! website .

The deadline for applications for the Festival Production Assistant is Friday 13th August, 5pm and for the Marketing and Communications Lead is Friday 10th September, 5pm.

An opportunity has arisen to work with a research consultancy on an exciting project focusing on research cultures in bioscience PhD programmes. Research culture broadly refers to policies, attitudes and experiences relating to equality and diversity, mental health, bullying and harassment, scientific integrity, and other aspects of the context of science and biosciences training. You can read more about the project here.

We are seeking a creative, highly communicative person, who relishes working in participant action research.

The person will facilitate workshops (online, and when possible, face-to-face) and online communications, write up reports and contribute to publications. Ideally, they will have either a background or familiarity with biosciences, combined with some exposure to sociology, history or philosophy of the biosciences, or science communication. They should have a keen interest in using media in science contexts as a tool for reflection. The work involves participant action research, using creative qualitative research methods. Related skills and experience are highly desirable and excellent writing skills are essential.

The position includes some administrative duties.  Once it is easier to travel and meet in person, there will also be some travel around the UK.

This is a one year, fixed term, .5 FTE position, with hours/days and location of work to be agreed. There is a probation period of two months. Salary is £35 000 to 40 000 p.a. pro rata depending on experience (that is, £17500 - 20 000 for .5 FTE). Working times and locations are flexible.

In keeping with the fact that this project exists to enhance positive research culture, of which diversity is a central part, we strive to achieve diversity in our small team.

If you are interested in applying, please write to a.carusi@inter-changeresearch.com. The deadline for applications is 16th August 2021. The process of selection will be quick, with a writing sample requested from shortlisted candidates. Starting date is early to mid-September.

We are recruiting for a Cheltenham Science Festival Programme Manager who will specialise in programming our Science for Schools programme, our family programme and lead on planning our free on-site interactives.

The role can be based in Cheltenham or remotely/flexible,  employee or freelance. 

Please see here for the Job Description and how to apply: 

https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/news/2021/07/science-festival-programme-manager

Closing date: Monday 9th August, 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 18th August

Any questions please contact me directly on Marieke.Navin at cheltenhamfestivals.com 

Graphic Science are recruiting a Public Engagement Consultant to join our busy team. 

The role will mix desk-based attendance at the Graphic Science Office near Bristol (BS40 9YP) and remote working.

Salary in the range £22 – £24k.

We will consider all applications received before 10am on Wednesday 28th July.

Full details and job description are here https://www.graphicscience.co.uk/contact/vacancies/

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  Cambridge Creative Encounters provides opportunities and funding to enable University of Cambridge researchers to work with creative professionals and students through a variety of media including film, photography, theatre and poetry to produce creative responses to their research. We are now seeking an external evaluator for the 2021 edition of the project.

   

  Evaluator: £1600 - approximately 6 days spread across 4 months. We will expect one final report and regular communication with the organisation team through the project.
  
  The Evaluator’s role is to oversee and drive evaluation of Cambridge Creative Encounters over the course of the project in collaboration with the organisation team. The Evaluator will support the team to evaluate their intended outcomes as well as to develop and implement relevant strategies to best capture the impact and quality management of the creative/researcher partnerships.

  Deliverables
  Work will include collaborating with the team to:

• ·          Identify best ways to capture success in line with the aims and objectives of the project, evidence behavioural changes and personal development.
• ·          Collect and analyse recordings/images of the sessions/workshops, recordings by researchers and trainers and evaluation questionnaires to capture project outcomes and potential impact.
• ·          Collaborate closely with the organisation team to liaise on the capture of visual evidence and interview testimonials.
• ·          Develop a post project evaluation protocol, including a long term impact measurement plan and tools.
• ·          Report on evaluation findings and input on the development of future strategies including:
• evaluation of the creative/researcher partnership and facilitation process
• evaluation on communication channels and the reach of key audiences
• the overall collaboration between the organisation team, creatives and researchers
• the project outputs and their reach/impact
• ·          Deliver a final report in a format that can be shared and communicated easily as a presentation and on different online and social media platforms. For example, as infographics, a short film, case study, etc.

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  Application Process
  Please submit the following to Dr Selen Etingu-Breslaw (selen.etingubreslaw@admin.cam.ac.uk) by 20 July.

• ·          A short statement of interest (50 words max)
• ·          A brief evaluation plan with estimated costs up to £1600
• ·          CV or company portfolio (max. 2 sides A4)

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

 

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The Cambridge Festival, which shares the research of the University of Cambridge with the public, launched online last year. We're now looking for someone with a passion for public engagement and events to help re-invent the Festival again, this time through both digital and in-person activity.

The role-holder will take particular responsibility to develop and deliver a new schools and family programme for the Festival, alongside year-round University-wide activities. This is an exciting chance to develop new ways of engaging with people both locally and globally, develop new activity strands and support researchers across the University to engage. The role holder will also act as the Festival Deputy Manager, standing in for the Festival Manager when required.

Salary range: £29,176-£34,804

Deadline for applications: 3 August 2021

Interested? More details at https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/30386/

If you have any questions please contact David Cain, our Festival Manager, on david.cain@admin.cam.ac.uk for an informal chat about the role and about working in the Public Engagement team.

Explorer Dome South East is recruiting

We’re looking to recruit a new presenter and science communicator in London!

Explorer Dome is a science outreach company that delivers hands-on science planetarium shows in schools across the UK.

Our brilliant presenters are at the heart of everything we do at Explorer Dome. When schools book a visit from us, they expect to receive the best quality science shows from presenters who are knowledgeable, highly trained, passionate about science education and most importantly, fun!

We pay our presenters £100 per day (plus extra for long days). Training sessions (c.2-3 initially) are also paid at £60 per day, plus any extras.

We are looking for someone to join our team who:

• Is based in London.
• Has a genuine enthusiasm for science and communicating science. You don't need to have a science degree, but you do need to be able to answer children's science questions (everything from "what is a black hole?" to "how does friction actually work?" and "are you a scientist!?") with accuracy, confidence, and in an easy to understand way.
• Has ideally two free days per week – bookings will be variable (1-2 per week on average), Monday - Friday.
• Days typically start in school at 8am. You will need to be OK with an early start, as schools may be anywhere within the M25. A full day in school can sometimes finish after 3pm.
• Holds a full UK driving license.
• Available to work from the start of September 2021.

If you’re interested, please send a full CV and covering letter (of no more than one side of A4) to: alex@explorerdome.co.uk - telling us a bit about yourself and why you’d like to work with us.

It would be great to hear about your background and experience in science, outreach, working with children, any creative input you’ve had in previous jobs – as well as anything else you’d like to tell us! We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: 30 July 2021

Explorer Dome South East
www.explorerdome.co.uk

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:30, with occasional weekend and evening work required.

Salary: c. £30,000 pa but a higher salary may be available for an exceptional candidate.

The Learning Manager is an important and high-profile role within Dynamic Earth and we are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual who will be able to lead a team of highly competent staff and deliver an outstanding science learning service.

Full job description and applications: https://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/careers

Closing date for applications is Monday 12^th July 2021. We encourage all applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.