Scientific Communications Officer

Overview of the role

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.

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
• Develop an updated public engagement campaign to showcase structural biology in preventative and therapeutic solutions
• 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

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 general 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

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, and an example of scientific writing e.g. PhD or master's thesis.

For more information and to obtain a full job description please email Madalena Gallagher -

Please note that submissions generated by AI tools may be disqualified from consideration.

The deadline for applications is
midday
of
Thursday 15th January