ECTRP - European Council for Technology Research & Practice
Scientific Program Volunteer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About ECTRP
ECTRP (European Council for Technology Research & Practice) is an independent initiative connecting technology research and professional practice through focused scientific symposia. We are currently building the inaugural ECTRP 2027 Symposium Series and are looking for motivated volunteers to join the organizing committee.
Areas of interest include:
- Scientific program development
- Researcher and practitioner outreach
- Communications and social media
- Partnerships and sponsorships
- Event organization
- Publications and proceedings
What you will gain
- Experience organizing an international scientific/technical symposium
- Opportunity to work with researchers and technology professionals
- Recognition as a founding member of the organizing team
- Networking across academia and industry
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This is an unpaid volunteer position for the inaugural edition. It is an opportunity to contribute to the development of a new independent scientific initiative.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning and development of the ECTRP Symposium Series 2027, supporting the definition of topics, sessions and activities.
- Help identify and engage relevant researchers, engineers and technology professionals.
- Support the promotion of symposia through academic and professional networks, including LinkedIn and specialized communities.
- Assist with the organization of sessions, presentations, panels and other scientific and technical activities.
- Support communication with participants, speakers, reviewers and other contributors.
- Assist with administrative and operational activities related to the symposia.
- Contribute ideas to strengthen the connection between academic research and professional practice.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications
- Interest in science, engineering, technology or related fields.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Good organization, initiative and ability to follow through on commitments.
- Interest in scientific events, research, engineering or professional communities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and remotely.
- Academic or professional experience in one of the ECTRP Symposium areas is an advantage, but not required.
- Previous experience in event organization, science communication or project management is an advantage.
- Undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers and early- to mid-career professionals are welcome.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location