Communication Officer

at  ElettraSincrotrone Trieste

BEAMLINE / PROJECT / ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The CHIRAX project, funded by the European Research Council, aims to implement X-ray spectroscopy of chiral molecules in solution, using circular and helical dichroism to study their structure and a rich variety of dynamic processes of great scientific interest. The European Union requires that recipients of ERC grants undertake structured communication activities to disseminate the content of their projects. Emphasizing that scientific communication is essential for various reasons, it contributes to: highlighting the importance of innovative scientific projects and their potential impact on the future, demonstrating that investing in research is fundamental for society, ensuring transparency in the use of European Union public funding, showcasing how it is employed for scientific research, fostering collaborations, opportunities, and project visibility among the scientific community and other interested stakeholders, promoting public engagement in discussions and interest in science through active dissemination of research results.
In June 2025 will also take place in Trieste the 16th Femtochemistry Conference, scheduled from June 22nd to 27th with an expected attendance of approximately 200 participants. The conference, related to the project, will need communication activity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will collaborate with the communications team and will be in charge of coordinating and delivering the communication activities related to the CHIRAX project and the Femtochemistry conference. He/she will provide:
Coordination and creation of logo and a dedicated website for the project and the conference, with detailed information on research activities, objectives, research teams, publications, events, and contacts.
Development of printed communication materials such as brochures, leaflets, or posters explaining the conference’s and project’s objectives and significance clearly and concisely.
Writing press releases to announce major discoveries, results, or events related to the project and the conference. These releases will be sent to journalists, scientific journals, and online communication platforms.
Use of social media platforms such as [X], Facebook, and LinkedIn to share updates, articles, publications, and promote project-related events and conference.
Production of video and photograph archive to explain concepts, conduct interviews, present results, and delve into project research areas.
Organization of the participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops to present project results, engage the scientific community, and foster collaboration.
Information and scouting of scientific Events, Festivals and public engagement events to showcase the project.
Collaboration with journalists and media outlets to write articles, reports, or documentaries on the research conducted within the ERC project context.
Production of video interviews with selected speakers of the conference and scientist related to the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor degree is required together with a basic knowledge of the following topics:

• Scientific communication
• Project management
• Branding and creative content management
• Social media management
• Communication materials setting.

A Master Degree in science communication and or communication and marketing would be considered a plus.

The following qualifications will be considered as additional assets:

• previous experience in research center or physics related scientific field
• courses of specialization in communications strategy

Very good oral and written communication skills in Italian and English are essential.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the capacity to interact with staff and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The deadline for the submission of the application is May 2, 2024.
The appointment envisioned is a fixed term contract with an initial duration of 12 months in accordance with the National Metalworkers Collective Labour Agreement and the Company Agreement, ex. art. 8 of the Decree Law 138/2011, dated 28th March 2024.
The salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Applications should include full curriculum vitae signed by the applicant (preferably using the European Curriculum Vitae Format in PDF), with the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of at least one professional reference.
The interviews may be held via video conferencing.
In accordance with the provisions of article 21 of the Italian legislative decree no. 39/2013 and in conjunction with article 53 (subsection16ter) of Italian legislative decree no. 165/2001, employees or former employees of any Italian Public Entity who have exercised authority over Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. or have negotiated with Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. within the last three years will be excluded from the present selection procedure.
We thank all applicants in advance.
For more information, please contact Maja De Simoni (email: maja.desimoni@elettra.eu)

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