Science Communication Officer (m/f/x)
TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution. The Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life (PoL) offers a position as Science Communication Officer (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L) starting as soon as possible. The position is initially limited until December 31, 2032 (time limitation pursuant to TzBfG).
In your position, you will have the opportunity to shape the external perception of the PoL. You will work closely with the PoL management and scientists as well as with the public relations of the TUD and the DRESDEN-concept partner institutes. In your role, you will be able to translate the groundbreaking research at PoL for the public to increase the awareness for fundamental research.
The position includes the following Tasks:
- strategic and conceptual development of science communication policies with the aim to increase the visibility of the research and scientists at PoL
- conceptual design and content development for social media (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn) and print media
- writing and preparation of scientific texts to specific target audiences for the general public and the media
- design and coordination of multimedia content (e.g. graphics, video)
- project coordination of scientific events, programs for early-career scientists and formats for knowledge transfer to society (e.g. scientific conferences, events and exhibits for children and the public, Long Night of Science)
Requirements:
- university degree (Master/Diploma) in life and natural sciences or a related field relevant to the Cluster’s research or in media and communication studies, journalism, public relations
- experience in science management, project and process management as well as in the organization of events
- experience and skills in writing of scientific texts for different audiences
- experience in public relations and science outreach events
- confident handling of social media channels
- excellent social and communication skills as well as fluent spoken and written in German and English
- expertise in CMS (e.g. Typo3), media design (image editing, graphics), graphic design and/or with photography, sound and video recording would be a plus
- expertise in AI-tools
We offer:
- a challenging and varied job in a dynamic and international environment in an innovative team
- the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the strategic development of the PoL
- exciting tasks where your own ideas are highly valued when putting them into practice
- opportunity to make use of workplace health management services
- participation in the additional public service pension scheme via the VBL
- the possibility of purchasing a job ticket
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