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Instruct-ERIC, Oxford, United Kingdom

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.

• Work with international partners
• Write scientific review articles, news items, for websites and e-newsletters
• Produce professional dissemination resources (brochures, posters)
• 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

• 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 interpersonal 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.
• 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.

Pre‑employment screening will include right‑to‑work, proof of identity and references. The appointment is subject to standard pre‑employment screening as applicable.

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.

• 30‑day annual leave entitlement plus UK bank holidays, hybrid working with 3 days per week in our Oxford office, and a contributory pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (Health Assured).
• Well‑being activities such as group retreats, summer events and other group activities.
• Free car parking and bicycle storage.

Please provide a cover letter, CV, and an example of scientific writing e.g. PhD or master’s thesis. Note that submissions generated by AI tools may be disqualified.

The deadline for applications is midday of Thursday 15th January.