Public Engagement Industrial Placement Specialist

3 days ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Public Engagement Industrial Placement Specialist. As a key member of our outreach and engagement team, you will play a vital role in promoting our science and engineering to a wide range of audiences, including school students and the general public.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver engaging public outreach activities, including events, workshops, and articles, to promote our science and engineering to diverse audiences.
  • Collaborate with our outreach, education, and skills team to deliver public engagement events and activities.
  • Support the development of creative resources for scientists and engineers to take to festivals, fairs, and schools, and for remote and online delivery.
  • Contribute to the development of our social media channels and website, creating engaging content that showcases our science and engineering.
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement.
  • Required or have requested to take an industrial placement year.
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement.
  • Able to commence employment in summer 2025.
  • Keen interest or passion in science communication, schools, and public engagement.
  • Excellent presentation skills, communication skills, and good organisational skills.
  • Demonstrate good team working capabilities.
  • The willingness to learn new skills, both technical and non-technical.
  • Demonstrate an interest in quantum computing.
Desirable
  • Enrolled on a degree course with a Public Engagement/Science Communication component or module.
  • Experience in STEM public engagement or education.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and the ability to explain quantum computing to a lay audience.

Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded.



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