Science Communications Officer

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.


MAX IV is a Swedish national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University. It provides scientists from Sweden as well as internationally, with state-of-the-art instrumentation for research in areas such as engineering, physics, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Fully developed it will receive more than 2 000 scientists annually, conducting ground-breaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the brilliant X-ray light.

The Communications Group at MAX IV Laboratory is responsible for supporting internal and external communications, including press and research communication, branding, projects and events as well as the MAX IV web site and social media presence. We advise on what should be communicated, where and when and to whom as well as providing training and certain operational assistance in communication issues to employees and management. The group consists of the Head of Communications and two Communications Officers.



Tasks
As a science communications officer with public engagement focus, your responsibility will be to support staff and users at MAX IV Laboratory with your knowledge and hands-on skills to produce and publish scientific results from MAX IV.

The main task in this role is to help disseminate research findings and in-house developments to the general public, decision-makers and potential users that are not yet familiar with synchrotron light and its benefits.

You will also coordinate the public outreach and engagement efforts of MAX IV. You will be the project leader of our annual open house event, as well as manage our team of student employees who work as guides for visits to MAX IV.

The material we produce is to be easily accessible, educating and inspiring in the form of texts, photos, videos and infographics. Our main platform for outreach is our web site but we also do it through social media as well as at visits, seminars, conferences and events.

Our goal is to meet the public where they are, in a way that makes them interested in learning more as well as strengthening the brand of MAX IV Laboratory. In your role as science communications officer you will take part in various projects, groups and events, both internally and with external collaborators.

Qualifications
As a person, you are outgoing, persuasive and pay attention to details. You have a certain entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to drive ideas and projects from start to finish. You are easy-going, have a winning personality and enjoy explaining science during study visits, seminars and conferences especially for primary and high school students. 

You have a keen interest in science in general and science communication specifically and you keep track of the latest trends and tools that will enhance our work. Your ability to have close cooperation with staff and users at the laboratory is essential to ensure the highest possible efficiency and redundancy in our communication activities.

 Qualifications necessary:

- University degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience

- University degree in Communications or equivalent education and experience

- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Fluent in Swedish, written and spoken

- Proven experience working with Social Media, WordPress and Adobe CC

- Proven experience in communicating complex science in a pedagogically way tailored to different audiences

 Meriting qualifications:

- Experience in producing videos and podcasts


- Experience in working with Sharepoint

Probationary period may apply.

On call services may apply in the future.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.


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