Science Communication Officer - Instruct-ERIC in Oxford

• Science Communication Officer - Instruct-ERIC

Science Communication Officer - Instruct-ERIC

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. This is a one-year fixed term position with the capacity for extension.

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)

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

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 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

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

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