Coming back (with some offers)
It's been some busy months and I wasn't able to keep the pace with ScicommOps, but expect more regular updates from now on!
Hi everyone! It’s me, Juanjo from ScicommOps, in case you have forgotten about this newsletter. It’s been 8 months since the last issue. I know, A LOT. However, it turns out that launching Agata Communications eats up pretty much all of my time—who would have guessed? There’s been a lot of music in my life these last months (I started playing the drums!), but lately I’ve been obsessed with Frazey Ford. So you can listen to Done while you read. Enjoy!
🇬🇧 Senior Public Engagement Analyst - Graphic Science
Who: Graphic Science
What: This role sits within the projects team. Working directly with the Director, we’re looking for someone to join our small, friendly team to work across our portfolio of projects. We’re looking for an all rounder, equally comfortable interviewing a senior leader, devising feedback mechanisms for youth workers or reporting the impact of a science festival.
Where: Bristol, UK. This is a hybrid role and we currently work in the office one day a week.
When: Closing date: 5pm 24th November
How much: £40,000 per annum
More info: https://www.graphicscience.co.uk/contact/vacancies/
🇩🇪 Internship: Science Communication - ESO
Who: European Southern Observatory (ESO)
What: In ESO's Department of Communication you will work with a team of professional science communicators for the preparation of ESO news and press releases, publications, web pages, video scripts, exhibition panels and other public communication products
Through your involvement in various projects and with our support, you will have the opportunity to understand and learn:
About the mission of ESO and the role and responsibilities of the Department of Communication for its implementation;
How a large international scientific organisation works in practice and in particular what are the workflows, processes and procedures within the Department of Communication;
How to write about complex scientific issues in an engaging and understandable manner;
How to edit texts and work on drafts as a team to ensure the final press release, script or blog post is accessible and exciting to its target audiences;
How written text and audiovisuals can be combined to make science attractive and approachable to the public.
Where: Garching, near Munich, Germany.
When: We'll soon be recruiting for one vacancy starting in early 2024 (likely January). Anyone interested in starting then should apply by the end of the day on Monday, 13 November. Applications received after that date may only be considered for the next recruitment cycle (summer 2024).
How much: ESO is currently reviewing the allowance (to increase it), but the internships, which have a duration of six months, are paid. ESO offers a monthly allowance of 600 EUR and pays for accommodation (rent and bills) in a shared apartment near ESO's headquarters. ESO also covers the costs of a return flight from/to the intern's home station.
More info: https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2022_0033
🇬🇧 Outreach Support Manager - Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences Faculty at King’s College London
Who: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences Faculty at King’s College London
What: Working closely with the Faculty Outreach Manager, your work will create engagement with schools, colleges and other places of learning, to build STEM awareness and excitement among young learners and, in doing so, create a pipeline for student recruitment. Collaborating with academic colleagues in STEM departments and professional services colleagues in the faculty, in marketing and in the central Widening Participation team, you will support the outreach agenda across the faculty and college.
Where: London, UK.
When: 23 November 23
How much: £42,405 - £49,785 per annum, inclusive of £4,000 per annum London Weighting Allowance.
More info: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/078127-outreach-support-manager
🇬🇧 Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Officer - UCLPartners
Who: UCLPartners
What: Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) is an essential part of the work we do at UCLPartners. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with some experience in involvement and engagement to help ensure that patients, carers and the wider public are at the forefront of UCLPartners’ work.
Where: London, UK. Hybrid.
When: 27 November 2023
How much: £35,000 to £50,000
More info: https://uclpartners.com/vacancy/patient-and-public-involvement-and-engagement-ppie-officer/
🇬🇧 STEM Communicator (Level 1) - Science Made Simple
Who: Science Made Simple
What: As a STEM Communicator for us you will be developing and delivering innovative content to thousands of people each year and building your professional profile with a recognised leader in the field.
Where: Cardiff/south Wales (hybrid working expected)
When: 10am, 20 November 2023
How much: £20,327
More info: https://sciencemadesimple.co.uk/stem-communicator-cyfathrebwr-stem/