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Science Communication Specialist for JUSTNORTH
JUSTNORTH is an EU funded RIA project funded in 2020 under the Horizon2020 thematic pillar Societal Challenges--Climate Action. It is the largest EU social science project coordinated by Uppsala University, with a consortium of 18 partners. JUSTNORTH investigates the viability of just and ethical sustainable development in the Arctic, investigating economic activities (i.e., energy, mining, fisheries) in 18 case studies. We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic science communication specialist to carry out communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement activities for this project.
The role includes converting primary scientific outputs into engaging content suitable for a variety of audiences and will be responsible for creating and executing a communication strategy for project outputs. The candidate will work closely with JUSTNORTH's coordination team to achieve project objectives and will work together with the project consortium and researchers to communicate and disseminate results emerging from the project with project stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of science communication and public relations experience. The candidate will be a clear and analytical thinker with the ability to align messaging from a group of scientists to audiences, including policymakers, industry decision-makers, and local communities.
Candidates should submit with their application a cover letter detailing how they meet the candidate specification and 1-2 communication strategy and with sample communication drafts for the following scientific output: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2022.102480
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The position will be part of the JUSTNORTH project, located at Uppsala University at the Institute for Russian & Eurasian Studies. Remote working is possible for the right candidate.
For further information about the position, please contact: Corine Wood-Donnelly, e-mail corine.wood-donnelly@ires.uu.se.
Please submit your application by 16 May 2022, UFV-PA 2022/1285.
Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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Contract type | Part-time |
First day of employment | 2022-06-01 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 20 |
City | Uppsala |
County | Uppsala län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | UFV-PA 2022/1285 |
Published | 27.Apr.2022 |
Last application date | 16.May.2022 11:59 PM CEST |