Hi
All,
IGBP
is advertising a second sci comm job based in Stockholm. Reply to Charlotte Boss‐Wilson
(Comms@IGBP.kva.se) if you’re
interested.
Best
wishes
Susannah
Science Editor for
the International Geosphere‐Biosphere Programme
Applications
are invited for the position of Science Editor for the International Geosphere‐
Biosphere
Programme (IGBP). IGBP is an international research programme that provides
scientific
knowledge to improve the sustainability of the living Earth (www.igbp.kva.se/).
Its 9‐
person
Secretariat is hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
The
identified candidate will divide their time approximately 50:50 between:
scientific liaison
activities
with several IGBP core science projects, and development of IGBP communications
products
under the guidance of the Communications Director. Examples of our current
suite of
communication
products are a Global Change Newsletter, e‐mail bulletin, website, annual
report,
scientific
reports and summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and press releases, which are
designed
to communicate impartial, policy‐relevant science to a wide range of
stakeholders (e.g.,
wider
science community, the education sector, policy makers, the media and the
public).
Selection
criteria include: excellent editing and writing skills, fluency in spoken and
written
English,
academic qualifications (pref. MSc or higher) in a relevant field of science,
interest in
global
environmental change research, willingness to undertake some international
travel,
experience
interacting with graphic designers, web skills, and experience communicating
with
scientific
and lay audiences. Experience of interaction with policymakers and/or
journalists an
advantage.
See http://www.igbp.net/page.php?pid=452 for position announcement and the
IGBP
Science Communication Strategy.
The
individual will be appointed initially for a 3‐year period and be an
employee of the Royal
Swedish
Academy of Sciences. Salary will be based on the salary structure of the Royal
Swedish
Academy
of Sciences (roughly equivalent to Swedish academic salary structure) and will
consider
the qualifications and experience of the candidate. To apply send: c.v., a supporting
statement
of no more than 500 words, names and contact information for 3 references, and
3
examples
of work that reflect your communication ability, to Charlotte Boss‐Wilson
at
Comms@IGBP.kva.se.
Review of applications will begin on 6 February 2009.
Dr Susannah Eliott
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC)
PO Box 237
RUNDLE MALL SA 5000
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