Instruct-ERIC
Scientific Communication Officer
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Company Description
Instruct-ERIC is a pan-European distributed research infrastructure making high-end technologies and methods in structural biology available to users.
Our aim is to promote innovation in biomedical science and operates on a non-economic basis within the scope of the ERIC Regulation.
Instruct-ERIC is comprised of 17 Member States: Belgium, Czech Republic, EMBL, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Instruct-ERIC provides open access to cutting edge structural biology, specifically supporting research that uses integrated approaches and technologies. It operates with the following principles:
- Scientific excellence is our priority in the services we provide and the research we support
- Transparency, equality, and legality is the cornerstone of our operational model
For a more detailed account, the Instruct-ERIC statutes may be consulted.
Role Description
Instruct-ERIC has an open position for a Scientific Communication Officer.
We are looking for an experienced science graduate with a passion for communicating world-class science to broad communities including both scientific and general audiences.
The appointee will be a motivated and organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to help us implement our communication plan and outreach to local, national, and international groups.
The role is based at the Instruct-ERIC offices in Oxford, UK.
Key Relationships
You will work with a diverse group of people, and you will have regular personal contact with the:
- Instruct Director
- Instruct Hub Coordinator
- Project Managers
- Technical and financial staff
- Scientists at all levels, policy makers, users of Instruct services, and general audiences
- External project partners
You will also have broad contact with third parties across Europe and internationally through email, telephone, and tele/videoconference.
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Responsibilities/duties
You will:
- Work with international partners
- Write scientific review articles, news items, for websites, and e-newsletters
- Produce professional dissemination resources (brochures, posters)
- Manage social media campaigns for various communities
- Web design, including creating new webpages
- Assist in creating video resources for promotion of Instruct and training
- Represent Instruct-ERIC at networking meetings, scientific conferences, and exhibitions
- Maintain the CRM system and ensure that data protection procedures are adhered to
- Analyse communications data and produce reports to improve performance
- Set up and host online meetings and webinars, and plan in-person events both in Oxford and remote locations
- Manage an image bank, ensuring that it is refreshed, and that all imagery has been appropriately licensed
- Develop an updated public engagement campaign to showcase structural biology in preventative and therapeutic solutions
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in structural biology or related topic.
- Excellent communication: writing, editing, presenting, and proof-reading skills; the ability to write content for websites including summarising scientific articles for scientific and lay audiences.
- Strong inter-personal skills and experience of dealing with a wide range of people including academics, business clients, external partners, and the public, including young people.
- Strong organisational skills with experience of prioritising a varied workload and meeting deadlines using own initiative and with minimal supervision.
- Can-do attitude to work, open to learn new skills.
- Strong technical skills including fluency in Microsoft Office.
- Creative vision to help develop appealing content that all can understand, with an eye for detail and design.
- Ability to undertake occasional travel within Europe.
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Desirable
- Practical experience in web design and functionality.
- Experience with Adobe suite, specifically graphic design and video production.
- Experience in filming interviews.
- Previous experience in a communications role or project management skills.
- A second European language.
Pre-employment screening
Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity, and references. You will be required to relocate if you are based outside the UK.
Working at Instruct-ERIC
Instruct-ERIC prides itself on being an attractive employer, with an enthusiastic, collaborative, and diverse team based in our Oxford hub offices. Instruct is committed to advancing science globally, operating on a non-profit basis to facilitate cutting-edge research in structural biology and beyond.
Benefits include a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement plus UK bank holidays, opportunities for hybrid working (with 3 days per week in our Oxford office), and an outstanding contributory pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
- Wellbeing activities such as group retreat, summer event, and other group activities
- Free car parking and bicycle storage
How to apply
Please provide a cover letter, CV, an example of scientific writing, e.g., PhD or master’s thesis, and a recording of a two-minute presentation of Instruct-ERIC and integrated structural biology with slides. We recommend OBS or Zoom to complete the recording.
For more information and to obtain a full job description please email Madalena Gallagher at madalena@instruct-eric.org.
Please note that submissions generated by AI tools may be disqualified from consideration.
The deadline for applications is midday of Thursday, 13th August.
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